Media Relations and Thought Leadership Manager

**Knowledge for the world of tomorrow.**

We develop networks that supply our cities with light and heat intelligently and we know our way around automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. For these and many other future projects, we need smart thinkers who bring skills, creativity, and dedication to the table. People like you Experienced researchers who boldly broaden horizons, true specialists, and clever minds who like to get to the bottom of things. In short, help us tackle the most exciting challenges and put into practice what really matters. We’ll give you the opportunity to really make a difference. So what are you waiting for? Take your next career step with us.

**Your responsibilities**
- Lead and manage strategic media relations and thought leadership planning and execution for the Grid Software (GSW) business unit at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.
- Create approved media-facing content (including press releases, one-pagers, factsheets, Q&As).
- Develop and maintain a single source of press information for Siemens global communications, to ensure consistent and up-to-date messaging.
- Develop relationships with key journalists, publications and industry associations to position Siemens GSW topics and key executives in industry media and outlets.
- Liaise with global/regional Siemens communications and media relations teams to ensure consistent messaging for GSW topics across company-wide communications.
- Plan, execute and brief for GSW media events including, where appropriate, press trips and media roundtables.
- Create, manage and brief for thought leadership opportunities (including webinars, podcasts, conference speaking opportunities and digital events).
- Liaise with Siemens’ corporate media relations team to position, where appropriate, key stories, executives and topics in global news and business media.

**What you need to make real what matters.**
- You have a master degree in communications, political science, economics or similar fields, or have equivalent industry experience/knowledge, e.g. in journalism or a PR agency
- You have comprehensive understanding of what media relations and thought leadership entail and how to drive them on a business level
- You are an excellent writer with proficiency in English and German and can simplify complex topics into easy-to-understand stories
- You have a growth mindset, with a focus on continuous learning and development
- You are interested and have experience in understanding business goals, models, products, services
- You have experience in creating and driving thought leadership projects and strategies at international companies or PR agencies.
- You are a team player, working collaboratively within the team and across the Communications function
- You are comfortable and enjoy working with diverse global teams
- You think strategically, are solution-oriented, have a can-do attitude and possess exceptional communication skills
- You are resilient, driven to challenge the status quo, patient and agile in the face of resistance, and able to influence with compelling and convincing perspectives
- English and German business fluency are required. Additional languages are a plus

What we offer.
- 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard
- Attractive remuneration package
- Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth
- 30 leave days and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family
- Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
- Find more benefits here
- Individual benefits are adapted to meet local legal regulations, the requirements of different job profiles, locations, and individual preferences._

**Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.**

**Job Family**: Communications

**Req ID**: 362554