PR Manager, 40-50%

PR Manager, 40-50% With around 2100 Bachelor and Master students, the Hochschule der Künste is one of the leading art universities in Europe. The diverse study and research program covers the areas of design, film, art, media, music, dance, theater, arts mediation, and transdisciplinarity. — University communications, as part of the Rectorate, is responsible for all communication and marketing activities of the university. As of 1 September 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a PR Manager, 40-50% Your tasks As part of the Content and PR team, you will further develop strategic communication instruments and create the foundations for an effective positioning of the ZHdK. You will process communicative topics from the university and contribute to the internal and external visibility of the university. In the context of educational policy, you will support the positioning of the ZHdK as a socially relevant and innovative university. One focus of your activity lies in the further development of effective media monitoring; you will analyze resonances and developments, condense findings, and prepare them as a basis for decision-making for communication work. As a member of the media team, you will answer media inquiries and write press releases. In addition, you will sharpen the internal media mirror as a strategic instrument for topic observation and, together with the team, develop new approaches to specifically prepare and convey relevant content. Furthermore, you will accompany the development of the ZHdK ambassador program, which makes the diverse voices from studies, teaching, and research visible and integrates them communicatively. Your profile For this position, we are looking for a person with experience in media work and media monitoring. You are able to analyze complex topics, recognize relevant developments, and derive effective communication approaches from them. You are interested in the arts, design, and developments in the field of education and have a good sense for socially relevant topics. You have a high awareness of quality, communicate stylistically confident in German, and have very good English skills. You bring joy to building new instruments and processes, utilizing creative freedom, and actively helping to shape communication development. Knowledge of monitoring tools, digital communication channels, and content management systems completes your profile. What you can expect from us We offer you an interesting and demanding task in a lively and collegial environment in the Toni-Areal. Look forward to a dedicated and sympathetic team. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. The employment conditions of the Canton of Zurich apply. Your contact persons for further information Leoni Hof, Co-Head of Content and PR Svenja Moore, HR Business Partner Additional information about the Hochschule der Künste can be found . We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by 15 August 2026 via the link "Apply online now" at the end of the original advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications for this position. — Hochschule der Künste jpid423ed41jm jit0730jm jiy26jm