Senior Manager, Global Media Relations

Senior Manager, Global Media Relations

Help shape how the world sees Sonova — a leading innovator in hearing care. We’re searching for a seasoned Senior Manager, Global Media Relations to serve as our voice in the world of media and to lead strategic reputation management across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Sonova’s global Senior media spokesperson, representing the Group across key corporate business, healthcare, and tech media channels
• Develop and execute long-term media strategies aligned with corporate communications and strategic goals
• Develop and drive responsible media relations around key Group themes including financial communications in collaboration with Investor Relations
• Advise on and lead the CEO’s and key Management Board members’ positioning in media
• Build and nurture strong relationships with Tier 1 media in key Sonova markets (US, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland)
• Train and position senior Sonova leaders as credible, confident media representatives
• Monitor media impact, track KPIs, and advise on insights and learnings
• Manage the press office: media inquiries, holding statements, and daily operations
• Lead in issues response strategy/issues response advisory across our businesses and Group, including global stakeholder coordination
• Support countries and markets in media outreach advisory as needed

Your Profile

• At least 5 years’ experience in global media relations in large global organisations, preferably in Tech/Medtech or healthcare
• Excellent business language skills in English and German required (native level) — other languages are a bonus
• Resilient network/ relationships with global top-tier financial, business, and industry media outlets
• Strong financial acumen and communication skills and experience in working closely with Investor Relations
• Exceptional communicator; able to write, edit, and speak with clarity and impact
• Ideally, master’s degree in communications or related discipline; agency background is a plus
• Strategic thinker with hands-on agility and sharp decision-making instincts
• Excellent stakeholder management, advisory and influencing skills
• Resilient, culturally sensitive, and collaborative — thriving in a global matrixed environment

We encourage to submit your application and CV in English.

Please note: We only consider direct applications for this position.

Sabrina Bortolussi, Talent Acquisition Manager is looking forward to receiving your complete application (including cover letter, CV, references, and certificates) via our online application platform.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

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