Director of Media Relations at dsm-firmenich developing media strategies and engaging with journalists. Cultivating relationships and managing crisis communications for a global organization.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals and values.
Proactively identify media opportunities and cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers.
Prepare senior company representatives for media engagements and public speaking opportunities.
Develop inspiring stories from across our business in collaboration with experts and colleagues from the broader Communications team.
Support and guide local communications teams and Business Units in engaging with media and build capabilities.
Act as a spokesperson for the organization, responding to media inquiries, participating in interviews, driving financial communications, and shaping and delivering key messages effectively.
Co-develop company positions and create press releases, media kits, FAQs and other materials to support media engagement.
Provide support and/or manage crisis and issue communications in close collaboration with Corporate & Public Affairs and local leaders.
Requirements
MSc. in communications, public relations, journalism, or business.
Minimum 10 years of experience in media relations, journalism or public affairs.
Proven track record of successful tier-1 media engagement with expertise in issue and crisis management, and experience as a spokesperson.
Ability to craft compelling narratives and balanced messaging.
High level of seniority, given contacts with executive management and company representative function.
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and deep understanding of global media landscape.
Proficiency in English (Native/C2); French/German is an asset.
Benefits
A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive to put dsm-firmenich internally and externally on the map and elevate the company’s reputation.
An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change, transformation and progress.
A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities.
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
A drive to live up to and be a role model for our new values “shape the future”, “own the outcome”, “be a force for good”.
A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
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