Political and Media Project Manager (80%)

About the job

Pro Infirmis offers various advisory, support and assistance services to people with disabilities and their relatives throughout Switzerland. We are around 1600 employees committed to an inclusive society, as well as to the self-determination and full participation of people with disabilities in all areas of life.

To strengthen our Communications team at our headquarters in Zurich, we are looking for, starting 1 December 2026 or by agreement, a

Political and Media Project Manager (80%)

In this role, you will help to manage Pro Infirmis’s political affairs, communication and media relations, and you will be the organisation’s spokesperson, particularly for French-speaking Switzerland. The workplace can be the headquarters in Zurich or a Pro Infirmis consultation centre in French-speaking Switzerland. You will work closely with the Communications and Politics team at headquarters and in coordination with the regional managers.

Your tasks

Politics:

• Take charge of specific socio-political topics within the Politics and Media team, including the development and implementation of positions, demands and lobbying activities
• Manage political projects and related communication activities
• Write political content (narratives, key messages, positions, background information, newsletters, etc.) and prepare political current affairs dossiers
• Represent Pro Infirmis in political bodies and partner networks

Media:

• Represent Pro Infirmis in the media as spokesperson
• Implement and develop the media strategy in line with the department’s strategy
• Write and coordinate press releases and actively maintain relationships with journalists
• Coordinate media requests, prepare and support public appearances
• Plan and design political communication and media work within projects or campaigns
• Ensure media monitoring and issue management to identify relevant political and societal topics in advance

Your profile

• Degree from a university or equivalent training in politics, communication, marketing or media
• Several years of experience in politics and media relations
• Experience in project management
• Proficiency in digital channels as well as printed and online formats
• Experience in planning, prioritising and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and oral skills in French and German; Italian is an advantage
• Structured, autonomous and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain an overview of complex projects
• Team spirit and enjoyment in collaborating with a variety of internal and external partners

We offer you

• An exciting and meaningful role within a committed and motivated team
• Real scope to get involved, take initiatives and develop yourself
• A workplace in French-speaking Switzerland or Zurich, in the Seefeld district
• The possibility to work remotely
• Attractive employment conditions and good social benefits

Are new ideas stimulating for you, are you a unifying personality and do you enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team? Would you like to bring new momentum to our Communications team? We look forward to receiving your online application.

Applications from people with disabilities are welcome.

For any questions, including regarding accessibility, Philipp Schüepp, Head of Communications and Politics (058 775 26 62, from 22 October), and Katrin Grotzer, HR Business Partner (058 775 27 06), will be happy to assist you.