CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SENIOR MANAGER - PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Where passion meets opportunity The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail! Your Purpose We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate Communications Senior Manager to join our Corporate Communications team based out of the Company's global headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Reporting into the VP Corporate Communications, the role sits within a larger function led by the Chief Communications Officer (CCO).
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Public Affairs with excellent media relations experience, exceptional writing skills, and a deep understanding of European political systems.
This role is pivotal in shaping our public image and ensuring our communications align with our government affairs and company strategy.
Your Impact * Strategic Communications.
Craft and execute comprehensive communication strategies that support our government affairs objectives.
This includes drafting press releases, op-eds, and other public statements.
* Content Creation.
Produce high-quality written content, including speeches, articles, reports, LinkedIn posts, that effectively communicate our positions and policies.
* Stakeholder Engagement.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with our strategic goals.
* Media Relations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets and journalists.
Proactively pitch stories and respond to media inquiries to ensure positive coverage of our initiatives.
* Monitoring and Analysis.
Keep abreast of relevant political developments in Europe and other regions to analyse their impact on our organisation.
Provide regular updates and strategic advice for senior management.
* Leadership Communications.
Manages overall coordination and logistics of various activities related to the Executive Chairman/CEO and other senior executives to deliver on leadership communications programmes and events.
* Support other aspects of the broader Communications function including issues and crisis management and internal communications for senior leadership.
Your Journey so far * Native-level English, other European languages are an advantage; * Confident, competitive communications professional with 10 years' plus experience * Experience working for a global organisation or industry that is subject to stringent regulations and legislation is a strong benefit.
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
A Master's degree is preferred.
Your Essentials * Exceptional writing and editing skills.
* Strong understanding of European political systems and institutions.
* Proven ability to develop and maintain media and stakeholder relationships.
* Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
* This role includes frequent travel for events and other communications activities.
* Right to work in Switzerland.
Our commitment We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
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