Description

## Your team ##

Corporate Functions includes the Group-s non-banking activities and employs more than 600 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units, and include the following departments: Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Corporate Office, Risk and Tax.

 

You will be joining the *Media Communications* team in Geneva. As such, you will develop and implement media relations strategies to enhance Pictet-s reputation in assigned markets, focusing on creating positive coverage in French-speaking Switzerland for all business lines.

## Your role ##

 

* Crafting and executing media relations strategies for all business lines of the Pictet Group in assigned markets.
* Organising interviews with internal spokespersons and coordinating follow-up with internal and external stakeholders (spokespersons, business lines, journalists, press agencies).
* Managing journalists- requests (either directly or through press agencies) from various markets.
* Working closely with external service providers (monitoring agencies, press agencies, etc.).
* Tracking and analysing the Group-s media coverage and generating reports to assess the effectiveness of media relations strategies and efforts.
* Writing and editing various media relations documents (press releases, Q&As, media briefings, written contributions for the media, etc.).
* Developing strategies to address crisis communication issues.
* Providing communication counsel to Pictet-s spokespersons.

## Your profile ##

 

* Strong writing and editorial skills with a native command of French and excellent proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Public presentation abilities and solid general knowledge with a keen interest in current economic, political and social affairs, coupled with a good understanding of finance and macroeconomics.
* Proven network of French-speaking Swiss journalists covering financial and banking topics; proficient in computer use and socially savvy.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an entrepreneurial mindset, creative thinking and strong attention to detail.
* Conscientious, organised in work and able to prioritise and work both independently and collaboratively.
* Enthusiastic about thriving in a fast-paced environment within an engaged team.
* Master-s degree in communication, business or a related field, with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in communication, media relations or a similar role.

 

 

Ref. MCM/LJ/FDL

## Note ##

 

Start date: to be discussed.

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with a full CV, copies of any relevant qualifications and a covering letter.

 

 

We will not accept any CVs via agencies.

## Diversity & Inclusion ##

***Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.***