About the role

  • Head of Public Relations responsible for communication strategies in a social organization. Leading a team and collaborating with executives in the non-profit sector in Vienna.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the Public Relations department
  • Coordinate the team
  • Work in direct collaboration with the executive directors and heads of departments
  • Further develop communication strategy and communication concepts
  • Close collaboration with the executive directors and other senior managers
  • Support senior managers with their communication tasks
  • Manage internal communication measures (intranet, employee magazine)
  • Further develop corporate identity and the "VertretungsNetz" brand
  • Manage media relations: build and maintain relationships with journalists and media partners
  • Draft press releases and various PR texts
  • Oversee the website and social media channels
  • Conduct media monitoring
  • Organize press conferences
  • Plan and design events
  • Lead and coordinate the PR team (2 staff members)
  • Responsible for budget and resources

Requirements

  • Completed degree (PR, Communication or equivalent) from a university of applied sciences or university
  • Several years of professional experience in the social/NGO sector
  • Excellent knowledge of the Austrian media landscape
  • Proficient in MS Office and Canva
  • Excellent command of language
  • Ability to prepare complex content for different target audiences
  • Good knowledge of English
  • Experience with digitization projects and process optimization
  • High digital proficiency and strong social media affinity
  • Positive, communicative personality with a professional demeanour
  • Creativity combined with solution-oriented thinking

Benefits

  • Varied responsibilities in a respectful working environment
  • Meaningful work in a non-profit organization within the social sector
  • Paid lunch break
  • Flexible working arrangements (flexitime, home office)
  • Professional development and training, coaching
  • Company pension scheme
  • Various benefits (child allowance; a 6th week of vacation from the age of 43)
  • Willingness to adapt the workplace for people with disabilities

Job title

PR and Public Relations Expert

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

€4,400 - €5,150 per month

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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