Summary of the Media & Digital Communications Manager (80-100%) job at Climeworks

The Media & Digital Communications Manager supports Climeworks’ global media relations and digital communications efforts. Reporting to the Head of Media & Issues, the role ensures the efficient running of the press office, supports media engagement, and enables high-quality, consistent external communications across media and digital channels. 

This is a hands-on role combining operational media support, content coordination, and digital publishing. It is suited to a proactive, high-performing, detail-oriented communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working across teams and with senior stakeholders. 

• Media Monitoring & Insights: You monitor global media coverage, track key narratives, sentiment, and trends, and provide media insights and reporting to support communication strategies and stakeholder engagement.

• Press Office Operations: You manage inbound media requests, coordinate timely responses, and work closely with subject matter experts and senior spokespeople to ensure effective media engagement.

• Journalist Engagement: You maintain and develop journalist networks across priority markets, identify media opportunities, and ensure media databases and processes remain accurate and up to date.

• Media Relations & Campaign Execution: You support media outreach and relationship-building, particularly within the DACH region, and contribute to the successful execution of media campaigns, announcements, and localized communication initiatives.

• Content Development: You draft and review media responses, Q&As, briefing materials, and spokesperson preparation documents, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across channels.

• Digital Communications: You publish and coordinate content across websites and social media platforms, supporting digital communication activities and ensuring alignment with broader communications objectives and narratives.

Requirements

• Communications Experience: You hold a degree in Media, Journalism, Communications, or a related field and bring at least 5 years of experience in media relations, communications, journalism, or a similar role.

• Content & Storytelling Skills: You are a strong writer and editor with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging, and audience-focused messaging.

• Media & Digital Expertise: You have experience working with media monitoring tools and databases such as Meltwater or Cision, as well as content publishing across websites and social media platforms.

• Organization & Stakeholder Management: You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while collaborating with senior stakeholders and executives in fast-paced environments.

• Collaborative Mindset: You are proactive, reliable, solutions-oriented, and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality communication outcomes.

• Language Skills: You are fluent in English and German (and/or Swiss German).

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.

• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.

• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities: 

• This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

• The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.