In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping Hilti’s global image and reputation by turning business priorities into compelling external narratives. Your work will directly influence Hilti’s brand image worldwide, positioning the company in leading international media and arranging high-profile media engagements for senior executives. You will play a pivotal role in building trust and credibility. As part of the global Group Corporate Communications team, you report directly to the Head of External Communications. This full-time position is available as soon as possible. Required travel is 5–10% per year.
Tasks
- Identify and develop strong corporate stories and pitch them to regional as well as international media
- Build and foster trusted relationships with journalists, editors, and relevant opinion leaders
- Advise and prepare senior executives for interviews, media briefings, and high-profile engagements
- Monitor media coverage, sentiment, and emerging issues
- Assess reputational risks and opportunities, support issue and crisis communication
- Prepare press material, reactive statements, briefing documents, Q&As, and media events
- Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders
- Proactively drive opportunities that strengthen the company’s global visibility, credibility, and thought leadership
Requirements
- University degree and extensive years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or journalism, including executive communications
- Proven track record in international media relations, reputation management, and crisis communications
- Established network of media contacts, with the ability to build and foster relationships to journalists and editors
- Excellent writing, messaging, and storytelling skills together with the ability to translate complex topics into clear external narratives
- Strong judgement in fast-moving situations, including issue assessment, escalation, and crisis communication
- Creative and strategic mindset combined with a hands-on attitude and a strong focus on teamwork
- Excellent English and German language skills with at least one at native-speaker level
Benefits
- Stable working environment, exceptional support, learning and development, and a great team
- Diverse global headquarters community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities
- Early responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact on business success
- Long-term career growth supported by transparent development framework and career opportunities across functions, regions, and roles
- Flexible and trust-based working model including remote work, workation, and sabbaticals
- Relocation and family support including childcare services and integration assistance
- Opportunities to contribute to social impact initiatives both locally and globally
- Inclusive culture supported by more than 60 employee-led activity networks
- Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants, mobility benefits, and outdoor activities
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You will be part of the global Group Corporate Communications team and report directly to the Head of External Communications.