Media Relations Manager, Group External Communications

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will be part of the Group External Communications team during a pivotal time for the bank. You will support the planning of media activities and provide hands‑on support across key briefs. The role is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Full Time

340355

Zürich

• Help develop and execute media relations strategies and plans and prepare materials such as media statements, Q&As, briefing documents and executive talking points
• Act as the team’s focal point for Artificial Intelligence, supporting Group Corporate Communications’ efforts to develop and implement an effective Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategy
• Support the Head Group External Communications with activities such as defining, reviewing and evaluating media performance indicators and coordinating cross‑functional projects

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.

• 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

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.

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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.

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