Senior Communications Manager (100%)
Herzog & de Meuron is an international architecture firm based in Basel with offices in Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, UK and USA. In order to strengthen our communications department, we are looking for a Senior Communications Manager. (100%)
Reporting directly to the Head of Communications, this role will be liaising between project teams, clients, their PR agencies, and media representatives. Working in close collaboration with internal and external colleagues, the main tasks include strategic communications counsel in challenging architectural projects, managing and coordinating media inquiries, and creating content.
The successful candidate will have remarkable conceptual thinking skills and the ability to plan communication activities in the short or longer term, and to implement them in alignment with the overall strategy. This person never loses sight of the big picture, and is rigorous as well as forward-looking in their work, so as to do justice in every way to the high quality standards that are the hallmark of Herzog & de Meuron.
Further qualifications include:
– M.A. or equivalent degree in media studies, corporate communications, journalism, or a similar field
– Several years’ experience as communications specialist in an international environment
– Strong affinity for architecture and design
– Virtuoso writing and editing skills
– Experienced at handling media and external partners (agencies etc.)
– Strategic approach to establishing media presence and positioning
– Confident and eloquent at presenting to audiences
– Experienced and judicious at managing various stakeholders
– Excellent command of English and German (both written and spoken); additional languages a plus
This role offers considerable autonomy and responsibility in an inspiring and creative work environment, and a unique market position in the realm of architecture. It will help to further shape our positioning and strengthen our reputation, within a company culture characterised by our collected works as well as by current projects. We look forward to meeting you.
Your application should include a cover letter as well as a complete resume and written references (preferably in a single PDF file). Please use the online application form on our website, referring to the reference number B18-14.