Head of Communications (50-60%)

Part time

About EDGE Strategy

EDGE Strategy is a dynamic, global and mission-driven organization, committed to closing the gender gap in the workplace. EDGE stands for Economic Dividends for Gender Equality and is distinguished by its rigor and focus on business impact.

EDGE Certification has been designed to help companies transform their workforce by measuring, accelerating and certifying gender equality. EDGE Certification is the world’s most rigorous and recognized standard for workplace gender equality.

EDGE Strategy’s customer base consists of large organizations in 44 different countries across 5 continents and 29 different industries. Organizations that are certified include IKEA, L’Oréal, UNICEF, Dow, the World Bank, the European Central Bank, Firmenich, Zurich Financial Services and Pictet, among many others.

For more information about EDGE Certification check at:
http://edge-cert.org

About the role

The person in this role is responsible for leading EDGE’s internal and external communications. This person will develop our long-term strategic communications for the betterment of our client’s brands and the EDGE’s brand. She/He plays a pivotal role in supporting a wide array of EDGE clients’ internal and external communications on their EDGE Certification.

Responsibilities:

Lead all internal and external communications including press office services.
Devise and manage proactive and reactive media engagement strategies.
Monitor all media channels on workplace gender equality and sustainability.
Develop content and manage all social media channels (LinkedIn and Twitter).
Write press releases, pitch letters, key messages, media recap reports and interview briefing sheets.
Create, manage and optimize paid LinkedIn business development campaigns.
Maintain and develop EDGE relevant conference and news calendar, as well as press and client contact lists.
Coordinate and conduct all client communications workshops.
Ensure all collateral or media assets are in place for each client certification or story: i.e. background information, written copy, content for website, blogs, social media accounts, technical stats, imagery, video content, logos etc.
Conduct regular reviews to evaluate ongoing progress, including general media monitoring across all media channels
Draft, distribute and follow certification and news announcements across all channels.

Required Skills and Experience

Higher university degree
10+ years of strategic communications experience, in client facing communications roles, managing multiple aspects of media relations, digital media and branding.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and group communication skills.
Experience managing social media/other digital platforms, particularly LinkedIn
Proven ability to conduct comprehensive analysis of information to tight deadlines ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Proven proficiency in the use of database and Internet tools, spread sheets, word processing, social media platforms and their monitoring tools.
Ability to convey key messages appropriately and present convincingly, listening to audience’s needs and adapting content accordingly.
Fluency in English and German, additional languages are beneficial.

Required Characteristics:

Have a good feel for communications work, with an interest in the daily news agenda and experience of media handling.
Have an understanding of and passion for gender equality and sustainability.
entrepreneurial spirit, team player, ‘can-do’ attitude, and willingness to go the extra mile.
Proactive and willing to spend time devising the right solution to achieve targets.
Flexibility and adaptability to the demands of each situation.

At EDGE we celebrate and value diversity. We encourage all to apply.

Please upload your resume along with cover letter and key references in one document to our application form or send it separately to careers@edge-strategy.com.