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This Position reports to:
Head of Communications
Your Role: Own the Challenge
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Communications Specialist to strengthen our brand, support business growth, and connect employees through impactful storytelling. In this role, you’ll thrive at the intersection of external and internal communications—crafting narratives that resonate with diverse audiences while fostering engagement across the organization.
- Shape and deliver impactful narratives that translate complex business, product, and cultural topics into clear, engaging stories for both external audiences and employees.
- Create and manage high-quality multi-channel content (press releases, blog posts, newsletters, video scripts, leadership messages) ensuring consistency in tone, branding, and strategic alignment.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (product management, marketing, HR, leadership) to plan and execute communication campaigns and events that drive awareness, engagement, and alignment.
- Track, analyze, and optimize communication effectiveness through KPIs and feedback, continuously improving content, channels, and employee engagement.
What it takes to Run what runs the world
- More than 8 years of experience in both external and internal communications, preferably in a matrixed, international organization.
- Proven experience in strategic storytelling, media relations, technology communication, change communication, and employee engagement.
- Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills in English. German language skills are a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders with a collaborative, proactive mindset.
- High level of business acumen and the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging messages.
Why join our company?
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
- Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
- Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
- Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
- Inclusive Culture – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is € 3,775.27 gross per month as of May 2025. There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
More about us:
ABB's Machine Automation Division (B&R) is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with additional offices around the world. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and, together with the ABB Robotics division, employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. As a leading global provider of automation solutions, B&R develops, produces and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions as well as technologies for machine and factory automation. Since 2020, B&R's automation portfolio has also included Codian brand delta robots. With its innovative solutions, B&R sets new standards and consistently exceeds its customers' expectations.
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Run What Runs the World.
We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.