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## Director, Media Relations Geneva, Switzerland
** Job title
- Director, Media Relations (80053)
**** Location– Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Develop and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals and values.
* Proactively identify media opportunities and cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers.
* Prepare senior company representatives for media engagements and public speaking opportunities.
* Develop inspiring stories from across our business in collaboration with experts and colleagues from the broader Communications team.
* Support and guide local communications teams and Business Units in engaging with media and build capabilities.
* Act as a spokesperson for the organization, responding to media inquiries, participating in interviews, driving financial communications, and shaping and delivering key messages effectively.
* Co-develop company positions and create press releases, media kits, FAQs and other materials to support media engagement.
* Provide support and/or manage crisis and issue communications in close collaboration with Corporate & Public Affairs and local leaders.
** We offer:
*** A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive to put dsm-firmenich internally and externally on the map and elevate the company’s reputation.
* An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change, transformation and progress.
* A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities.
* An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
* A drive to live up to and be a role model for our new values “shape the future”, “own the outcome”, “be a force for good”.
* A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
** You Bring:
*** MSc. in communications, public relations, journalism, or business.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in media relations, journalism or public affairs.
* Proven track record of successful tier-1 media engagement with expertise in issue and crisis management, and experience as a spokesperson.
* Ability to craft compelling narratives and balanced messaging.
* High level of seniority, given contacts with executive management and company representative function.
* Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and deep understanding of global media landscape.
* Proficiency in English (Native/C2);
French/German is an asset.
** About dsm-firmenich
** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

Because real progress only happens when we
** go beyond, together.
**** The application process**).
** Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
** Agency statement
** We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
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