Senior Press Officer for Sustainability (f/m/d)

Siemens is seeking a Senior Press Officer for Sustainability in Munich, Germany. This role involves managing media relations focused on Siemens' sustainability efforts, developing stories, and coordinating media inquiries. Candidates should have extensive experience in media, sustainability knowledge, and excellent writing skills. The position offers flexible work options, including 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week and up to 30 days of mobile work from abroad annually.
This is an exciting and dynamic role within the global communications department based in Munich. Change the world of tomorrow with us!

What we offer you
• An attractive remuneration package
• Access to employee share plans
• 30 days of paid vacation and a variety of flexible work schedules
• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard
• Up to 30 days mobile work from abroad per year in certain countries
• Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development

Since each of over 300,000 employees feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

You’ll make an impact by
• Being responsible for Sustainability media relations regarding our overall Siemens’ sustainability approach, your role will be anchored within the Corporate Media Relations department
• You actively identify and develop stories with an appealing media angle
• You pitch stories to journalists, fully implement, prepare press releases, Q&As, key messages, briefing documents and accompany press interviews
• You closely monitor development in daily politics, international and European politics and anticipate possible effects on Siemens
• You will process and coordinate media inquiries and prepare our management for interviews and press conferences
• You ensure overall alignment with the Siemens Communications strategy to enable impactful and consistent, corporate initiatives and targets
• You contribute to external and internal thought leadership and media events / projects like New York Climate Week or COP
• You are involved in the executive communications planning, monitoring of activities and search of new opportunities in close cooperation with thought leadership
• You work very closely with the other spokespersons and regularly coordinate with them across functions and departments

Your success is grounded in
• Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, humanities or equivalent
• Experience & Skills
• Many years of professional experience within the media department of a global company
• Sound experience in the sustainability field and owning an excellent sustainability media network
• You have excellent writing skills and the ability to translate complex topics into inspiring stories
• Proven background of sustainability knowledge and the eco-system
• You understand the mechanisms of the media industry and can judge which topics are relevant for media and which are not
• Confirmed experience in dealing with internal and external collaborators across the whole organisation (businesses, regions, corporate/central units) as well as with external partners
• Knowledge of Siemens businesses, markets and trends in sustainability and sustainability businesses would be an add-on
• Demonstrated experience working in complex, matrix organizations, with a strong business results orientation
• Ways of working
• Ability to work in sophisticated topics and structures, showing a business partner mindset
• Able to work with deadlines/deliver dates; reliable, highly structured and organized as well as precise in delivering contents
• Demonstrating growth mindset and comfortable working agile
• Outstanding teammate with collaborative approach who takes initiative and is results oriented
• Languages

Proficient in English and German

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

Your individual personality and perspective are important to us. We create a working environment that reflects the diversity of the society and support you in your personal and professional development. Let’s get to know your authentic personality and create a better future together with us. As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

About us

Technology is the most powerful tool humanity has to build a more sustainable future. By combining the real and digital worlds and harnessing the transformative power of technologies like AI, we’re helping customers and societies accelerate their path to sustainability, while also reducing our own environmental footprint.

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