Deputy Secretary General, Head of Media and Communication

Lausanne, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100% What you can contribute In collaboration with the eight courts of the Federal Supreme Court, draft press releases on case law and prepare institutional press releases; respond to requests from media correspondents Advise the courts, governing bodies, and the Secretary General on communication issues Ensure the monitoring of Federal Supreme Court publications (brochures), prepare the content of the Federal Supreme Court annual report and assume responsibility for production Lead projects in the field of media and communication and develop communication concepts Prepare and update content for the website and intranet (in collaboration with the Webpublishing group) Manage the social networks X and LinkedIn (in collaboration with the social media group) What makes you unique Complete legal university education (Master, Training and several years of professional experience in the field of communication, preferably in judicial communication and/or judicial reporting Excellent writing skills Excellent command of German and French, good knowledge of Italian (passive); knowledge of English is an asset High stress resistance, flexibility, social skills, and sense of responsibility Experience in project management, organizational skills; management experience is an asset In a few words The Deputy Secretary General, Head of Media and Communication possesses great linguistic ease and solid legal knowledge. He/she advises the courts on drafting press releases relating to judgments, prepares press releases and writes institutional press releases. As a contact person for media correspondents, he/she responds to their requests and provides information. Advising the courts, the governing bodies, and the Secretary General on communication issues is part of the duties of the position. He/she manages publications and the annual report and leads projects in the field of communication or contributes to them. He/she is assisted by a media specialist and three employees from the media secretariat with whom he/she works closely. What we offer Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population. Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view. Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health. All benefits The Federal Supreme Court constitutes the highest Swiss judicial authority. It ensures a uniform application of federal law by the cantonal and Confederation courts and protects the constitutional rights of citizens. Joining this institution means contributing to an essential mission, while evolving in a stimulating and enriching professional environment with attractive working conditions. Additional information Start date: 1st October 2026 (or by arrangement) Application deadline: 1st September 2026 This position is assigned to salary class 28. An extract from the criminal record as well as an extract from the debt enforcement register will be requested at the end of the recruitment process. Questions about the position Peter Josi Deputy Secretary General Questions about the application Alexia Patry HR Assistant jpidad800afjm jpit0833jm jpiy26jm