Communication Specialist and Social Media Manager, (fixed-term) 80 - 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:07 October 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Communication Specialist and Social Media Manager, (fixed-term) 80 - 100%
The Health Directorate ensures a high-quality, needs-based, and economically sustainable healthcare provision for the population of Zurich. The people of Zurich should be able to rely on a comprehensive healthcare system.
As a maternity cover and for a fixed term of one year, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a Communication Specialist and Social Media Manager, 80-100%.
Your area of responsibility
- Accompany current topics: You are responsible for the topic-specific implementation of communication measures aimed at internal and external target groups.
- Manage and further develop social media: You manage the Health Directorate's social media channels and coordinate their content. This includes planning, implementing, and publishing posts, as well as monitoring reactions.
- Support departments: In close cooperation with the departments of the Health Directorate, you contribute to the creation of publications such as the annual report and provide editorial and communication support in projects.
- Administration: You support the team with administrative tasks necessary for the smooth handling of departmental duties.
Your profile
- You are a communication professional with solid experience in comparable roles.
- You understand communication as a strategic element and write at the highest level.
- You have organizational skills and are willing to take on administrative tasks.
- You work in a structured and extremely precise manner and, through your foresight, recognize overall contexts and possible problems early.
- You bring creativity and ideally experience in social media.
- Good knowledge of the healthcare system and cantonal politics is an advantage.
Our offer
As part of the four-person team in the communications department, you can expect a varied mix of editorial, organizational, and advisory tasks. We offer you a challenging and responsible position in a socially relevant environment. You will also find a modern workplace with modern infrastructure. You benefit from the employment conditions and training opportunities of the Canton of Zurich. Your new workplace is located in the immediate vicinity of Zurich main station.
Your application
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool.
If you have any questions, Patrick Borer, Head of Communications, is available at patrick.borer@gd.zh.ch or by phone at 043 259 52 50, or his deputy, Dragana Glavic-Johansen, at dragana.glavic@gd.zh.ch or by phone at 043 259 52 29.
The Health Directorate ensures a high-quality, needs-based, and economically sustainable healthcare provision for the population of Zurich. The people of Zurich should be able to rely on a comprehensive healthcare system.
As a maternity cover and for a fixed term of one year, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a Communication Specialist and Social Media Manager, 80-100%.
Your area of responsibility
- Accompany current topics: You are responsible for the topic-specific implementation of communication measures aimed at internal and external target groups.
- Manage and further develop social media: You manage the Health Directorate's social media channels and coordinate their content. This includes planning, implementing, and publishing posts, as well as monitoring reactions.
- Support departments: In close cooperation with the departments of the Health Directorate, you contribute to the creation of publications such as the annual report and provide editorial and communication support in projects.
- Administration: You support the team with administrative tasks necessary for the smooth handling of departmental duties.
Your profile
- You are a communication professional with solid experience in comparable roles.
- You understand communication as a strategic element and write at the highest level.
- You have organizational skills and are willing to take on administrative tasks.
- You work in a structured and extremely precise manner and, through your foresight, recognize overall contexts and possible problems early.
- You bring creativity and ideally experience in social media.
- Good knowledge of the healthcare system and cantonal politics is an advantage.
Our offer
As part of the four-person team in the communications department, you can expect a varied mix of editorial, organizational, and advisory tasks. We offer you a challenging and responsible position in a socially relevant environment. You will also find a modern workplace with modern infrastructure. You benefit from the employment conditions and training opportunities of the Canton of Zurich. Your new workplace is located in the immediate vicinity of Zurich main station.
Your application
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool.
If you have any questions, Patrick Borer, Head of Communications, is available at patrick.borer@gd.zh.ch or by phone at 043 259 52 50, or his deputy, Dragana Glavic-Johansen, at dragana.glavic@gd.zh.ch or by phone at 043 259 52 29.
