Media Relations Manager - Global Corporate Communications [m/f/x] in Kaufering, Deutschland

Messages That Matter. Trust That Grows.

In your role, you will be at the forefront of shaping Hilti’s global image and reputation by turning business priorities into compelling external narratives. In the era of AI, your work will directly influence Hilti’s brand image worldwide. By positioning the company in leading international media with compelling corporate narratives, arranging high-profile media engagements for senior executives, you will play a pivotal role in building trust and credibility. As part of the global Group Corporate Communications team, you report directly to the Head of External Communications.
This full time position is available as soon as possible. Required travel is 5 – 10 % per year.

What You'll do

• Identify and develop strong corporate stories and pitch them to regional as well as international media
• Build and foster trusted relationships with journalists and editors and relevant opinion leaders
• Advise and prepare senior executives for interviews, media briefings and high-profile engagements
• Monitor media coverage, sentiment and emerging issues
• Assess reputational risks and opportunities, support issue and crisis communication
• Prepare press material, reactive statements, briefing documents, Q&As and media events
• Manage media inquiries and coordinate responses with internal stakeholders
• Proactively drive opportunities that strengthen the company’s global visibility, credibility and thought leadership

What You’ll Bring

To help you succeed, we’ll provide you with everything you need so that we’re driving impact together from day one. You’ll find a stable working environment, exceptional support, learning and development, and a great team around you. Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
Must-have:

• University degree and extensive experience in public relations, corporate communications or journalism, including executive communications.
• Proven track record in international media relations, reputation management and crisis communications.
• Excellent writing, messaging and storytelling skills, together with the ability to translate complex topics into clear external narratives.
• Strong judgement in fast-moving situations, including issue assessment, escalation and crisis communication.
• Creative and strategic mindset combined with a hands-on attitude and a strong focus on teamwork.
• Excellent English and German language skills, with at least one at native-speaker level.
• Established network of media contacts, with the ability to build and foster relationships with journalists and editors.

What’s In It for You

At Hilti, you'll join a family-owned company that thinks long term, invests in its people, and empowers individuals to make a real difference. From day one, you'll take on meaningful responsibilities, contribute to business growth, and have the opportunity to shape your own development through structured career paths and strategic growth opportunities. Some of the benefits of building your career with us include:

• Diverse global headquarters community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities.
• Early responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact on business success.
• Long-term career growth supported by transparent development framework and career opportunities across functions, regions, and roles.
• Flexible and trust-based working model including remote work, workation, and sabbaticals.
• Relocation and family support including childcare services and integration assistance.
• Opportunities to contribute to social impact initiatives both locally and globally.
• Inclusive culture supported by more than 60 employee-led activity networks.
• Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants, mobility benefits, and outdoor activities.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Learn more about our recruitment process: Preparing for your Hilti Interview

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

For further questions, please feel free to contact human resources Hansa Stein, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected]
For non-EU/ EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.