Media Relations Manager, Group External Communications

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UBS is seeking a Media Relations Manager in Group External Communications in Zurich, full time onsite. The role requires at least five years in media relations, journalism or communications consulting, ideally in financial services, with fluent German and English and solid familiarity with Swiss and international media. A structured, analytical mindset with strong project management skills is essential to navigate complex group level topics, along with an affinity for AI and technology topics. The successful candidate will be reliable, collaborative, and able to meet tight deadlines in a large matrix organization while shaping executive positioning and external messaging. Tips for applicants: tailor your CV to show measurable media outcomes, demonstrate Swiss and global media reach, crisis and regulatory experience, and AI related work; quantify results with metrics and include concise case studies, plus a cover letter that reflects UBS’s collaborative culture. UBS welcomes career comeback applicants through its program.

Switzerland - Zürich

Marketing and Communications

City

Zürich

Job Type

Full Time

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The team

Group External Communications is a small team that works closely with the bank’s senior leadership and colleagues in Group Corporate Communications and beyond to design and implement the Group’s external positioning.

The team advises on and actively manages communications with global media organizations to promote and manage executive positioning, corporate, financial and regulatory topics, as well as legal matters.

Your skills and experience

- at least five years’ experience in media relations, journalism or communications consulting, preferably related to financial services
- familiarity with Swiss and international media environment
- full professional fluency in German and English, both spoken and written
- knowledge of an and affinity for AI and technology-related topics
- a structured and analytical approach and strong project management skills; the ability to deal with complex topics that arise at group level within a global bank
- strong dedication and high reliability, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a large matrix organization

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

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Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.