Communication Officer 40% - 50% (fixed-term for 1 year)

About the job

The city of Winterthur is known for its diversity and safety. Would you like to help ensure it stays that way? Take the opportunity and apply.

Protection & Intervention Winterthur protects against imminent dangers and assists in emergencies. Around 70 employees as well as approximately 130 militia firefighters and over 500 protection service personnel of the Civil Protection Organisation Winterthur and surroundings contribute to this.

The Communications Unit is responsible for all internal and external communication of the Protection & Intervention Winterthur area.

From 1 January 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual as a Communication Officer. The position is initially fixed-term for one year.

Your tasks

• Editorial and visual collaboration on communication products
• Conceptualise and produce social media content
• Organise and conduct small events, support larger events
• Media work such as media monitoring, issue management, media enquiries
• Professional deputy and administrative support for the Head of Communications

Your profile

• Completed vocational training and/or several years of professional experience in the field of communication
• Independent and curious personality with an eye for the big picture and attention to detail
• Flair for social media as well as visual and digital communication
• Confident command of German, both spoken and written
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends (irregular but plannable) and to deputise for the Head of Communications during holiday absences

What we offer

• Varied and challenging work in the field of civil protection
• Freedom for creativity and initiative
• Workplace in close proximity to Winterthur’s old town
• At least 5 weeks’ holiday and a wide range of further training opportunities
• Further benefits can be found on our website

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