Senior Manager Communications & Engagement DACH (m/w/d), Düsseldorf

Bei L’Oréal wissen wir: Echte Innovation und Kreativität entstehen aus Vielfalt. Deshalb fördern wir aktiv ein Arbeitsumfeld, das auf Chancengerechtigkeit, Vielfalt und Inklusion basiert. Wir schätzen die einzigartigen Perspektiven und Talente unserer Mitarbeitenden als Schlüssel zu unserem Erfolg. Diskriminierung oder Belästigung jeglicher Art, z.B. basierend auf Geschlecht, Hautfarbe, Religion, sexueller Orientierung, geschlechtlicher Identität, Alter, Herkunft, Behinderung, oder anderen geschützten Merkmalen, wird bei uns nicht toleriert. Vielfalt und Inklusion sind fest in unserer Unternehmenskultur verankert. Wenn du mehr darüber und über unsere Initiativen in diesem Bereich erfahren möchtest, schau gerne hier vorbei.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted spokesperson for our company in all DACH markets, effectively communicating our key messages and ensuring consistent messaging across all media interactions
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets to proactively pitch stories and secure media coverage always in close cooperation with our market teams and our divisions/brands
• Manage media enquiries and releases across the business; provide media reports and insights for internal stakeholders; write press releases, articles, speeches, and other communication materials; draft media briefs
  
• Bring the L’Oréal Group corporate message house to life in the DACH region, by capitalizing global content and maximizing external speaking opportunities for the CEO and Leadership Team members; also accompany our spokespersons to public speakings
• Collaborate with our internal teams to ensure external communication aligns with company goals and value; act as a highly valued liaison for our respective teams in Paris
• Manage projects
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, news, and developments to identify potential media opportunities
• Protect & secure the Group’s reputation by preventing risk and managing issues & crisis; support in the organization and implementation of internal upskilling trainings

Your profile

• University master’s degree in communications, economics, politics, or similar education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or agency setting
• Strong experience in dealing with media representatives and other stakeholders, with a proven track record of securing positive media coverage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages and deliver them effectively to various audiences
• Experience in crisis communication and issues management is a clear plus
• Outstanding cooperation and teamwork attitude and skills, high service orientation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a high level of empathy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (business fluent in English and German, both spoken and written)

Our offer

• Permanent employment in a crisis-resistant, growing market with a comprehensive range of social benefits.
• A competitive and attractive salary and benefits package
• Individual personal and professional development, a steep learning curve, strong team spirit and an open, cooperative culture
• Diverse, national and international perspectives