The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia employs around 110 staff members in Switzerland and in six offices abroad who are dedicated to promoting Swiss arts and culture.

Through our activities we support and enhance the quality and variety of professional artistic creation and its diffusion around the world. Equal employment opportunities and a diverse workforce are fundamental principles at Pro Helvetia.

As of 1 September 2025, or by mutual agreement, we are looking for a 

Communications Specialist, German-speaking, responsible for media relations / PR (80%)

What we offer

  • a dynamic, national and international, culturally and politically engaged environment

  • room for initiative and responsibility

  • an attractive workplace in the heart of Zurich’s old town and the possibility of partly working from home

  • very good social security contributions, including child care allowances and supplementary family allowances

  • 26 vacation days (plus 5 additional days as of age 50)

  • contribution to a Swiss Federal Railway Half Fare Travelcard or a GA Travelcard

  • neutral point of contact / advisory service for employees

  • willingness on the part of Pro Helvetia to remove barriers and make workplaces accessible

Your tasks

You will be responsible for planning and implementing institutional media relations, particularly in German- and Italian-speaking regions. Your main tasks will include:

  • preparing and helping to shape communication and media strategy decisions

  • responding to media enquiries and drafting press releases

  • ensuring the organisation, planning and coordination of media appearances, including media training 

  • implementing communication and media relations for key events organised by the foundation, such as Switzerland's contribution to the Venice Biennale

  • conducting media analyses and maintaining networks

  • writing and editing texts, including ghostwriting

  • responsibility for the quality of German in all written communication produced by the foundation: proofreading texts, calls for proposals, newsletters

Your profile

For this challenging and varied position we are seeking a committed and resilient personality who at least partly meets the following requirements:

  • relevant education and several years of professional experience in journalism and/or corporate communications

  • good knowledge of and a network in the Swiss media landscape, especially in the cultural sector

  • experience in cultural policy or the Swiss political system

  • ideally, experience with contemporary art and cultural creation 

  • experience in managing and implementing complex projects

  • high level of written proficiency in German (proofreading), as well as excellent oral and written skills in at least one other official language and English

Application

We look forward to receiving your application by 27 July 2025.

It should include your CV and a motivation letter or video (approx. 90 seconds, link in the CV) in which you outline your interest and your experience to date. Please also attach certificates of education and training (diplomas, etc.) and evidence of any practical experience (work confirmations and references). Non-formal or informal education tracks are also considered in the assessment of your dossier. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Patrizia Kettenbach.

Patrizia Kettenbach
Human Resources
+41 44 267 71 83
[email protected]

Pro Helvetia
Swiss Arts Council
Hirschengraben 22
CH-8024 Zürich
prohelvetia.ch