Head of CEO Press Office & Crisis Communication (f/m/d)

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Tasks

• Crisis Management: Lead communication during crises to protect the reputation of the TÜV SÜD brand.
• CEO Positioning: Strategically position the CEO as a thought leader in key business, political, and societal discussions across Germany and internationally.
• Corporate PR (Germany): Manage brand-level PR activities for TÜV SÜD in Germany — including media relations, press releases, and interviews — focusing on brand-level topics
• Regional Corporate PR Support: Coordinate with regional teams to ensure consistent messaging and support local brand-level PR initiatives.
• Media Monitoring: Oversee monitoring and analysis of media coverage to identify risks, opportunities, and trends relevant to TÜV SÜD and its leadership.
• Media Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts; act as a spokesperson when needed.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing small team, providing guidance and support to achieve strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate communications or public relations, ideally in a complex, international environment with senior management involvement
• Strong background in crisis communication, with a proven ability to manage high-pressure media situations
• Experience in executive communications, including
• CEO profiling and thought leadership positioning
• Understanding of the German media landscape, as well as experience supporting regional communications
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken
• Strong writing and content development skills, including press materials, speeches, and messaging
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability, comfortable balancing planning and operational delivery
• Collaborative and diplomatic, with strong stakeholder management across functions and regions

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Subsidized staff canteen or meal vouchers
• Employee events
• Company Fitness program

More Information

The Head of CEO Press Office plays a critical role in protecting and promoting the TÜV SÜD brand through high-impact communications. The role combines strategic leadership in crisis communication, CEO visibility, and corporate public relations. This includes managing brand-level PR in Germany, supporting regional PR teams, and maintaining strong media relationships. The position ensures that all critical communications reflect TÜV SÜD’s core values, enhance its reputation, and reinforce its leadership role in key societal and business conversations.

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