Communications Specialist (JR2195)

pThe AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO. /ppFor more information, visit: /ph3Short Description /h3pPurpose of the role: /ppDevelops and delivers high-quality corporate communications content for multiple stakeholders and audiences across internal and external channels. Ensures all content is aligned with the AO’s corporate narrative, editorial standards, and governance. Supports the implementation of strategic, stakeholder, and leadership communications led by the Corporate Communications Expert. /ph3Main Responsibilities /h3pCorporate narrative, content development, and editorial delivery: /pulliDevelops and delivers communication materials across channels, applying the AO’s corporate narrative, messaging frameworks, and editorial standards. /liliSupports leadership, stakeholder, and media communications through drafting, content coordination, and preparation of communication materials. /li /ulpCorporate channel execution and alignment: /pulliDelivers corporate communications across relevant channels (owned and shared), adapting content to channel requirements and ensuring consistent messaging in collaboration with channel owners. /li /ulpStakeholder collaboration and communication enablement: /pulliWorks closely with internal stakeholders to deliver communication materials, providing guidance on messaging, structure, and alignment with the corporate narrative. /liliSupports the application of communication standards and best practices across functions. /liliApplies AI-powered communications tools and automation to enhance drafting, editing, and quality control. /li /ulpCommunications project delivery and coordination: /pulliManages communication activities from brief to delivery, including timelines, stakeholder coordination, review cycles, and approvals. /liliEnsures timely and effective delivery of assigned communications. /li /ulpExternal supplier coordination: /pulliSupports the use of external suppliers where required, including briefing, coordination, and delivery of communication outputs in line with defined scope and guidance. /li /ulpMonitoring and continuous improvement: /pulliTracks feedback, engagement, and performance insights to improve communication quality, audience targeting, and overall effectiveness. /li /ulh3Main Requirements /h3pExperience: /pulli7-9+ years in corporate communications, internal communications, external communications, PR, media relations, stakeholder communications, editorial, or related fields /liliExperience writing and editing communications materials for multiple audiences and channels /liliExperience supporting media relations, public relations, German-language media, or external communications activities is advantageous /liliExperience coordinating communications projects from brief through publication, including timelines, stakeholder review, approvals, publication schedules, and performance follow-up /liliExperience supporting, but not necessarily leading, executive or leadership communications activities /liliExperience working in an international or complex stakeholder environment is advantageous /li /ulpTechnical skills: /pulliProfessional writing and editing /liliCorporate, stakeholder, internal and external communications content development /liliChange communications, media relations and public relations content support /liliCorporate social media content development /liliCommunications project coordination /liliEditorial quality control /liliCommunication toolkits, templates, and briefing materials development /liliAI-assisted drafting, editing, and quality control /li /ulpLanguage skills: /pulliEnglish, fluent spoken and written /liliGerman, nice to have /li /ulpOffice presence: /pulli1x a week in the AO Davos HQ /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr