Media Relations Specialist (all genders)—fixed-term, 18 months - #2191505

Locations: München | Düsseldorf

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Attention, please! The members of our Marketing and Communications Team have something to say—every day. No wonder, considering they’re in charge of media relations, events, digital marketing, and digital communications, with which they shape BCG’s image among clients, employees, alumni, and job applicants, as well as the media and general public. Bringing the Group’s global thought leadership to the world, they ensure that BCG expertise and studies are placed in the right channel at the right time and continuously develop our communications and marketing strategy.

What You'll Do

You’ll work as a highly motivated Communications (Junior) Specialist in BCG’s German Media Relations team at the interface between our consultants and the public. You’ll successfully turn complex content into understandable and interesting media stories. At the same time, you’ll support the dialog between journalists and BCG experts with our extensive network in editorial offices.

You’ll be responsible for planning and implementing media relations work in the German market and promoting business-related topics and studies in business and specialist media, especially in the areas of geopolitics, the public sector, insurance, and healthcare. While the role will start with a focus on these topics, we’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, flexibility, and a willingness to delve into new topics when needed—whether to support colleagues or respond to shifting priorities. You’ll act as contact for journalists with media inquiries as well as BCG’s senior management when they have contact with media representatives. Your area of responsibility will also include preparing and supporting interviews with BCG Senior Management. As part of your role, you’ll take care of expanding and maintaining contact with journalists and editorial offices. In addition to observing and analyzing press reports, you’ll identify company-relevant topics, trends, rankings, and surveys.

What You'll Bring

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• You’re a proficient German writer with excellent style and are able to describe complex business topics for specific target groups in a way they understand and enjoy.
• Thanks to your strong communication skills, networking is a matter of course for you, and you know how to achieve goals together with your team members and various internal departments.
• You’re quick to pick up on things and always willing to familiarize yourself with new topics. All the while, you develop great ideas to advance your team—for you, good just isn’t good enough!
• You see yourself as an organizational and improvisational talent and keep a cool head even in stressful situations.
  
  

You Bring (experience And Qualifications)

• You have a degree from an institution of higher learning, ideally in business, social sciences, or communication, as well as relevant journalistic experience.
• You have relevant practical experience in an editorial office, agency, or in the press department of a company or other organization.
• You bring strong conceptual excellence and a high level of advisory competence.
• You have excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
  
  

Who You'll Work With

Within the Center of Excellence for Corporate Communications, you’ll be part of the four-member Media Relations team, interacting closely with your other Marketing and Communications coworkers in Munich, Düsseldorf, and Vienna, as well as broader Central European markets. The team consists of different profiles that complement each other perfectly. Your manager will assist you in familiarizing yourself with the company and developing professionally. You will also always be able to draw upon the experience of your other coworkers.

Additional info

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GROUP SPIRIT

• In the spirit of the Group, we’re so much more than our daily business. You can also look forward to frequent team-building and office activities, from summer and sports to Christmas and social events.
  
  

WORKING LIFE

• In the Group, you can be assured of receiving an attractive, competitive, and performance-based compensation package with fixed and variable components.
• We support families with benefits such as tax-free subsidies for childcare expenses through bonus conversions.
• Every now and then you just need a break. That’s why the Group offers 30 days of vacation every year, in addition to an attractive flexibility program.
• This one’s on us: We’ll cover your commuting expenses up to a maximum amount.
• New ways of working? They’re nothing new to us. Our employees use hybrid models that combine on-site and remote work, supported by digital collaboration tools.
• We have your future in mind—covered by our comprehensive insurance and retirement programs.
  
  

LEARNING CURVE

• The sky’s the limit? Our broad selection of training and development offers will help you grow day after day.
  
  

LIFESTYLE

• Well-being is more than a buzzword for us. That’s why we provide individual support through our Employee Assistance Program and mindfulness offers.
• Out of the office and into the gym: A flexible gym membership with Urban Sports Club is yours for the asking.
• Need a pick-me-up? You’ll be happy to hear that free beverages and snacks are provided at all of the Group’s offices, in addition to food vouchers for use with participating partners.
• Benefits may vary by location.
  
  

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