Communications Specialist (gn) | Visual Content and Internal Channels in Leipzig

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that’s uniquely yours, while helping shape what’s next in technology.

The role

• Can you translate complex business and leadership topics into visual content people want to engage with?
• Do you think strategically about campaigns while confidently managing projects from concept to execution?
• Are you excited to explore creative formats, digital channels and AI to bring communications to life?

Communications Specialist (gn) | Visual Content and Internal Channels

Contract type: Full-time, permanent | Start date: asap | Location: Germany

As Communications Specialist (gn) | Visual Content and Internal Channels, you will take on a hands-on role, leading visual communications projects from concept to delivery and turning complex strategies, transformation topics and leadership priorities into engaging visual experiences for internal and external audiences. Working closely with the Corporate Communications Leadership team, you will also help improve the usability of key internal communication channels, creating consistent and engaging communications experience.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Concepts & Storytelling

• Designing visual narratives that translate complex topics into clear, engaging communications for employees, customers, and key industry moments
• Recommending and implementing effective visual approaches and best practices based on business, audience, and communication needs
• Creating and delivering visual concepts and assets for priority campaigns, projects and events, from concept to final production

Internal Communications Channels

• Improving usability and help managing of key internal channels, including SharePoint Online, Viva Engage, newsletters and distribution lists
• Creating and managing content for recurring, high-visibility formats such as corporate computer lock screens

Leadership & Executive Communications

• Shaping visual storytelling projects that strengthen executive and company visibility
• Supporting production of and creating impactful visual communication assets for executive and leadership communications, including town halls, global broadcasts, internal leadership events and external speaking opportunities

Digital & Multimedia Content

• Developing engaging multimedia content, including video, visual explainers, infographics, animations and templates for all audiences
• Recommending and implementing effective formats across channels, from short-form video and micro-visuals to swipeable and on-screen content
• Exploring and applying AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve creative production

What we need to see from you

• An educational background in communications, graphic design, marketing, journalism, or a related field
• In-depth experience in visual communications or a related design discipline, ideally in a global organization
• A strong portfolio showcasing visual storytelling across presentations, campaigns, video and multimedia
• Hands-on proficiency with design and multimedia tools (Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, video editing)
• Ability to apply, support and maintain visual standards across teams and external partners
• Experience maintaining and improving internal communication channels, with a strong understanding of SharePoint-based intranets
• Confidence using AI-enabled creative tools and evaluating outputs against brand, confidentiality, accessibility and quality standards
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading communications projects from brief to delivery, managing timelines, stakeholders, priorities and risks
• Excellent English communication skills; experience with global and multicultural audiences is a plus

What we offer

Our employees are our greatest asset, and we do everything we can to make sure you feel at home with us:

• You’ll enjoy flexible working arrangements - with trust-based working hours and the option to work remotely or from home
• For your commute, we offer a JobRad (Lease a Bike) and a subsidy toward the Deutschlandticket
• 30 days of vacation plus a sabbatical option
• We support your well-being with various health and fitness programs - including subsidies for EGYM Wellpass or local fitness facilities
• With our Harmony Day, you can use one workday per year to volunteer for a good cause
• Diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion are integral parts of our corporate culture, which we actively promote through initiatives like Women in Tech
• Individual coaching services and psychosocial counseling

You can find all other current benefits here: https://www.softwareone.com/de-de/karriere/dach/benefits

Do you have any questions? Feel free to send an email to karriere.dach@softwareone.com.

Job Function

Corporate Communications

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com.

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At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.