Location: Ebikon, Lucerne, Switzerland
Job ID: 89543
Join Schindler and help us elevate our world: Use your skills to allow megacities to grow. With our elevators and escalators, we keep the urban world moving.
Since 1874 Schindler has been a Citymaker with proud reputation for elevating not only buildings, but the well-being of everyone who lives and works in them. People, passion, and innovation are the pillars of our success.
Schindler is one of the world's leading suppliers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We employ talented individuals in over 100 countries worldwide to design, develop, install, maintain and modernize the mobility systems that keep the world's urban population on the move. We offer a dynamic, forward-looking work environment that enables our employees to innovate and excel in their chosen fields.
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Ready to shape the voice and reputation of a global company?
If you are passionate about impactful storytelling, trusted advisor to senior leaders, and confident navigating complex media landscapes, join Schindler and help strengthen the reputation of a global industry leader whose solutions move more than two billion people every day.
As our Global Communications Manager, you will lead international media relations, manage strategic communications initiatives, and help shape how Schindler is perceived by media, stakeholders, and the public worldwide.
Make an impact on our global reputation
In this highly visible role, you will:
Drive and further develop Schindler’s global media relations strategy while building trusted relationships with key media representatives worldwide
Act as a company spokesperson and advise senior leaders on media engagements, speaking opportunities, and executive communications
Create compelling content including press releases, speeches, interviews, web stories, Annual Report stories, and financial communications materials
Lead issues management, crisis communications, and proactive reputation protection while monitoring relevant social, economic, regulatory, and political developments
Develop impactful stories that strengthen Schindler’s reputation and collaborate across global teams to bring strategic business narratives to life
Bring your communications expertise to the next level
You are a strategic and trusted communications professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. With strong influencing and relationship-building skills, you confidently advise senior leaders, connect the big picture with the details, and drive initiatives forward with a proactive, resilient, and hands-on approach.
What you'll bring
University degree in Communications, Journalism, Business Administrationor a related field
10+ years of experience in corporate communications and media relations within international organizations
Proven success in reputation management, issues management, and crisis communications
Strong network within Swiss media and a solid understanding of the international media landscape
Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English and German
Why Schindler?
You will get immediate access to a variety of benefits by working for a TOP employer:
We offer a position in a future-oriented industry with a diverse product range as well as attractive and performance-related remuneration
Development opportunities: You will start with a job-specific onboarding program and will be supported by us through technical and soft skills development programs
Work-life balance: We support you in managing your professional and personal life through flexible working hours
Corporate benefits: You will have the opportunity to benefit from attractive employee discounts
Diversity: We promote and foster a culture of diversity
Be part of a highly driven organization where high performance connects people and is a vital part of achieving strong business results. Please send us your complete application documents (CV, Reference Letters and University Diplomas).
At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability.
Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.
The Schindler Group is a leading manufacturer and provider of related services for elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
Founded in 1874 in Switzerland, our company is at the forefront of industry innovation, working on pushing the boundaries of technological engineering, while having a strong focus on safety, comfort, efficiency and reliability.
Moving more than two billion people each day, our products can be found in many well-known buildings throughout the globe, including office and residential buildings, airports, shopping centers/retail establishments and specialty buildings.
We’re a leading employer in the industry, with over 69’000 engaged employees enabling mobility within the urban world. We have a network of over 1000 branch offices in over 100 countries, as well as production sites and research and development facilities in the US, Brazil, Europe, China and India.
At Schindler, our mission is to keep the world moving.
We Elevate… Our World
