How you’ll make your mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

• You will be responsible for supporting and driving the external communications activities and global alignment of the ALDI SÜD Group across a range of business topics and strategic priorities
• This involves managing reactive media enquiries, working with subject matter experts and country communications teams to develop clear, accurate and timely responses
• You will identify, develop and support external communications opportunities that help strengthen ALDI's reputation and advance strategic business priorities
• You will monitor media coverage and emerging issues, identifying reputational risks and opportunities and providing recommendations to stakeholders
• This requires you to support the management of reputation-related topics, helping to prepare communications strategies and materials during sensitive or high-profile situations
• You will partner with journalists, media contacts and communications teams across ALDI SÜD countries to support consistent external messaging, manage media opportunities and ensure local relevance where required
• In addition, you will advise stakeholders on the most effective channels, formats and approaches to reach external audiences
• Preparing briefing materials, key messages, speaking points and other communications content for senior leaders is part of your responsibilities
• You will lead communications projects and workstreams independently, ensuring activities are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timelines
• Your responsibilities include working collaboratively across functions including Sustainability, Buying, HR, Legal, Corporate Responsibility and Operations to support business priorities through effective external communications
• Contributing to the ongoing development of global external communications processes, tools and governance complements your field of expertise

Your profile

The requirements of the role include:

• You have a degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• You have at least 5 years of experience in external communications, public relations, corporate communications, journalism or a related field, either in-house or within an agency environment
• You bring demonstrated experience managing media relations and supporting engagement with journalists and external stakeholders
• A strong understanding of the European media landscape and how newsrooms operate, with the ability to identify opportunities and risks set you apart
• In addition, you bring experience supporting communications for reputation, corporate, sustainability, business or issues-based topics ; managing third-party stakeholders and engaging with industry experts
• You are able to manage projects independently, prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• You have excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear and compelling communications
• You feel confident with stakeholder management and working with senior leaders and subject matter experts
• You bring experience monitoring media and social channels and assessing potential reputational implications for an organisation
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a global, matrix organisation is a matter of course to you
• You have strong judgement, discretion and the ability to navigate ambiguity and sensitive issues
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal; German language skills would be an advantage

A career that benefits You

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

• Flexible working environment (Flexitime, remote work options within Austria and abroad, 6 weeks of annual leave)
• Health & wellbeing support (Wellpass membership, mental health support, wellbeing initiatives)
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• International and collaborative working environment
• Modern workplace and mobile devices to support flexible working
• Restaurant, free fruit and beverages
• Sustainable mobility support (Public transport subsidy and bike leasing)
• Employee discounts across shopping, travel, sports and health services
• Relocation support

Remuneration

Gross annual salary starting from € 62.500*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

Place of work

​Moserstraße 42, 5020 Salzburg​

Start of work

​As soon as possible​

How to apply

All applications take place through our online portal. Simply login and submit your CV, photo and all relevant certificates/qualifications.