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Corporate Brand, Communications & Public Affairs (CBC) is responsible as a business-supporting function of the ZEISS Group for the strategic orientation of global branding as well as internal and external corporate communication. In close cooperation with the business units and countries, CBC provides effective communication and a global, consistent brand experience. Supporting the communicative support of the Executive Board with focus on CEO. Responsibility of projects within the management communication of the entire group with corresponding target-group-specific and strategic communication. Creation of speeches and messages: writing speeches, editorials, briefings and statements for seniors and executives for various occasions (e.g. Townhalls, conferences, media appearances, employee communication). Development and control of communication formats for management and executives to make corporate culture and strategic priorities transparent. Support in the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy for leaders and top management with regard to internal and external target groups. Development and implementation of communication content via various channels, including videos, social media, internal platforms and digital formats for board and top executives along with the Channel Team. Advising executives in their communication, including media understanding and storytelling. Monitoring and measurement of success: Analysis and evaluation of the effects of communication measures for continuous optimization and against the background of a data and process-driven organization. Important interface to austerity communication, management consultants, fire, country units, strategy and other areas.

You support the communicative support of the Executive Board – focusing on the CEO – and are responsible for strategic communication projects for executives across the Group. Develop and control effective formats and content across all channels, from speeches and briefings to videos and digital platforms. You advise executives in their communication and contribute to your work to strengthen corporate culture and strategic orientation. As a central interface, you work closely with communication, strategy, fire and international units.

Complete master's degree in communication, journalism, public relations, business administration or related discipline. At least 5-6 years of experience in corporate communication or in communication agencies with international orientation as well as focusing on executive communication (C level would be desirable). Influential experiences in the creation of editorial and non-representative communications content - experience in cooperation with top executives, the C level, in particular CEO, and in the development and implementation of communication strategies. Strategic thinking: The ability to develop and communicate complex corporate messages according to target groups. Ability to work extensively on complex issues and implement them specifically for the company. Safe and creative writing style and passion for attention-rich texts that achieve the desired effectiveness both for stakeholders and readers. Safe handling of modern communication tools, AI, social media and digital platforms. Very good MS Office knowledge, especially PowerPoint as well as a high team capability and responsibility awareness Embossed interpersonal skills as well as a secure feel for different stakeholder needs

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