Communication Officer

About the job

50 %

from 1 January 2027

Your Responsibilities

• Editorial management of cantonal publications and maintenance of the website, intranet and social media channels
• Writing press releases and internal announcements
• Responding to media enquiries and questions from the public
• Advising and supporting the departments of the Construction and Environmental Protection Directorate in all communication matters

Your Background

• Completed training or further education as well as several years of professional experience in communication, PR or journalism
• High general education, sound knowledge of (regional) politics and a good network in the regional media landscape
• Proficient use of social media and web publishing systems
• Confident style of expression and the ability to convey complex issues clearly
• An engaged, independent and creative working style

For questions about the position

Andrea Tschopp
Head of Communication
061 552 54 71

For questions about the application process

Alessandro Possente
HR Consultant
061 552 65 31
alessandro.possente@bl.ch

General Secretariat

The General Secretariat coordinates activities within the Construction and Environmental Protection Directorate and includes various staff units, in particular the Legal, Personnel, IT and Communication departments as well as the Economy and Finance department. It ensures the management instruments of the Directorate, advises the Directorate and the departments as well as the government on matters within their areas of responsibility and prepares decision-making bases. In addition, it ensures the optimal processing of business.