Consultant Global Communications (f/m/d)
$62,500–$62,500 year
On-siteSalzburg, Salzburg, Austria
Job Summary
Manage reactive media enquiries and partner with journalists and country teams to develop clear, accurate, and timely responses for the ALDI SÜD Group. Identify external communications opportunities to strengthen ALDI's reputation, monitor media coverage for emerging issues, and provide recommendations on reputational risks. Support management of reputation-related topics by preparing communications strategies and materials for senior leaders during sensitive situations. Lead communications projects and workstreams independently while advising stakeholders on effective channels and formats. Collaborate across functions including Sustainability, Buying, HR, Legal, Corporate Responsibility, and Operations to support business priorities through effective external messaging. Contribute to the development of global external communications processes, tools, and governance.
Required Qualifications
- degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 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
- demonstrated experience managing media relations and supporting engagement with journalists and external stakeholders
- strong understanding of the European media landscape and how newsrooms operate, with the ability to identify opportunities and risks
- experience supporting communications for reputation, corporate, sustainability, business or issues-based topics
- experience managing third-party stakeholders and engaging with industry experts
- ability to manage projects independently, prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear and compelling communications
- confidence with stakeholder management and working with senior leaders and subject matter experts
- experience monitoring media and social channels and assessing potential reputational implications for an organisation
- collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a global, matrix organisation
- strong judgement, discretion and the ability to navigate ambiguity and sensitive issues
- excellent command of English, both written and verbal
Desired Qualifications
- German language skills
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