As Head of Communications, you shape the overall storytelling of IT:U towards the public. The role bridges leadership, communications, strategy, and outreach, and is pivotal in achieving IT:U’s mission to drive digital transformation in Austria and beyond.
Your Tasks And Responsibilities
* Build and manage strategic relations with regional, national, and international media, including requests, press events, and interviews with university leadership and professors.
* Guide the university leadership in corporate storytelling as well as the strategic communications framework, and provide advice on strategic communication matters beyond Outreach and Partnerships.
* Handle crisis communication, including coordination with the Board and external consultants, where necessary.
* Lead our Communication team, and define and refine team roles and responsibilities, where necessary.
* Support and guide your team regarding external and internal activities, particularly student marketing, science communication, and operational corporate communication.
* Coordinate work with external agencies, with the goal of reducing long‑term reliance on external partners.
* Drive brand development and ensure a consistent institutional identity across all communication channels.
* Build, document, and improve internal communication processes (e.g., press releases) and drive the use of digital tools and automation.
* Plan and manage the communication budget.
Your Strengths And Skills
* Completed degree in Communication, Business or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic communication and/or media relations, ideally in a university-related or public sector environment.
* Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to break down complex content into compelling elements for storytelling.
* Deep knowledge of the national media landscape and familiarity with AI tools.
* Proven track record in leadership, brand development, institutional positioning, and budget management.
* Confidence in working with top management and key external stakeholders, characterized by excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, cross‑team mindset.
* Experience as a spokesperson or an entrepreneur is a plus, as is prior involvement in the Upper Austrian media sector.
* Fluent in German and English (minimum level C1).
What You Can Expect
* A unique opportunity to play a key role in building a new university and contribute your ideas
* Area of responsibility in a highly professional and dynamic environment
* Attractive campus with good transport connections
* Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
* Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office
Competitive compensation starting from € 90.000 yearly gross salary.
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