Media Relations Manager

Please be advised that this position is available for candidates based in:
Switzerland
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UK
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Germany
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Poland
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Czech Republic
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Bulgaria, Spain.

About the role

Join a dynamic global communications team at the forefront of shaping the future of work. As Media Relations Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the Adecco Group's media engagement efforts, helping to build the Group's profile in top-tier media and contributing to impactful storytelling. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional eager to grow, learn, and make a difference in a fast-paced, international environment.

What you'll be doing

• Support the development and execution of media engagement strategies to secure coverage in business, financial, and employment media.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and producers.
• Assist in activating the Group's Thought Leadership programs through media outreach.
• Monitor media headlines and help identify opportunities to position the Adecco Group in relevant conversations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to surface media-worthy content and ensure messaging alignment.
• Assist with media activities around financial communications events, including quarterly results.
• Contribute to media tracking, daily news service, and reporting on coverage and engagement metrics.
• Support reactive media handling and crisis communication activities as needed.
• Monitor media sentiment and flag reputational risks to senior team members.

About you

• Energetic, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Quick thinker with an interest in connecting business and communication priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work, even under pressure.
• Solutions-oriented and passionate about making a positive impact.
• University degree (or equivalent) in Communication, Journalism, Politics, PR, or related field.
• 1–3 years' experience in communications, PR, or media relations (internships and placements count).
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• English fluency required; other languages are a plus.

Why choose us?

It's an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We're proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our strategy as a united team of 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart, Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way
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Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.