Head of Communication - 100% | Schwyz | from March 1, 2026 or by arrangement
BBZ Pfäffikon
Schwyz
Key information
- Publication date:12 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Schwyz
Job summary
Join the Kanton Schwyz's communication team, enhancing public engagement.
Tasks
- Advise the government on all communication-related matters.
- Plan and implement effective communication strategies and crisis management.
- Manage media relations, including press releases and conferences.
Skills
- University degree in communication, journalism, or related field required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
- Experience with social media management and crisis communication essential.
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What you can achieve
- Advising and supporting the government council and administration on all communication matters
- Planning, managing, and implementing communication strategies and measures for the government council and administration (including crisis communication)
- Writing and publishing press releases, organizing and conducting press conferences, responding to media inquiries, building and maintaining media contacts
- Ensuring compliance with design guidelines and a consistent appearance internally and externally
- Coordinating communication between the administration and external partners
- Bringing the field of communication into the cantonal leadership staff
- Leading the communication department in the state chancellery, which is responsible for the internet presence and social media management
What distinguishes you
- University degree or equivalent training in communication, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Several years of experience in a communication role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in media work, crisis communication, and social media management
- Ability to convey complex issues in a target group-oriented and understandable manner
- High social competence, confident appearance, resilience, and organizational talent
- Political understanding and discretion
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
- Proficient in using digital communication tools and content management systems
Your benefits
- Meaningful activities in the heart of Switzerland amidst beautiful nature and recreational areas
- Diverse, challenging, and interesting work with short decision-making paths
- Diverse and extensive training opportunities with generous support
- Attractive social benefits and a pension fund with good benefits
- Flexible working forms and time models, support for family and work, half-fare subscription, and other benefits
Your contact persons
If you have questions about the employment or application process, Mirjam Trutmann from the personnel office will be happy to answer your questions at +41 41 819 24 35.
Your new employer
The approximately 2000 employees in the canton of Schwyz take care of the concerns of the population and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfill their responsible tasks in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
For further information, please contact State Secretary Dr. Mathias E. Brun at +41 41 819 26 01.
