Hybrid PR and Public Relations Expert (m/f/d)

at Gudrun Tockner Human Resources Consulting

• Job title: PR and Public Relations Expert (m/f/d)
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: €4,400 - €5,150 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Wien, Austria

About the role

• Head of Public Relations managing the communications department and strategies at a non-profit organization in Austria. Leading a team, developing media relations, and planning public events.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the Public Relations department
• Coordinate the team and work in direct exchange with the managing directors and department heads
• Further develop communication strategy and communication concepts
• Work closely with the managing directors and other senior managers
• Support managers with their communication tasks
• Manage internal communication measures (intranet, employee magazine)
• Further develop the corporate identity and the “VertretungsNetz” brand
• Oversee media relations: build and maintain contacts with journalists and media partners
• Draft press releases and other PR texts
• Maintain the website and social media channels
• Conduct media monitoring
• Organize press conferences
• Plan and design events
• Lead and coordinate the PR team (2 employees)
• Responsible for budget and resource management

Requirements

• Completed degree (PR, Communications or equivalent) from a university of applied sciences (FH) or university
• Several years of professional experience in the social sector / NGO environment
• Excellent knowledge of the Austrian media landscape
• Proficient in MS Office and Canva
• Strong language skills; ability to prepare complex content for different target audiences
• Good command of English
• Experience with digitalization projects and process optimization
• High digital literacy and affinity for social media
• Positive, communicative personality with a professional demeanour
• Creative combined with solution-oriented thinking
• A collaborative leader who treats team members as equals

Benefits

• Varied responsibilities in a respectful, appreciative work environment
• Meaningful work in a non-profit organization within the social services sector
• Paid lunch break
• Flexible working time models (flexitime, home office)
• Training and development opportunities, including coaching
• Company pension plan
• Various additional benefits (child allowance, 6th week of vacation from age 43)
• Willingness to adapt the workplace for people with disabilities