Our Akzo Nobel GmbH in Cologne is looking for the next possible starting date a Communications Manager (m/f/d) DACH Your Responsibilities Driving internal and external communications strategies tailored to the DACH market in collaboration with the EMEA and global communications team Acting as a business partner for the DACH key stakeholders (e.g. local business leaders, Marketing and HR) to create a communication strategy to realize local business priorities Driving positive company reputation e.g. through proactive social media management and networking with external stakeholders such as journalists, government or NGOs Fostering awareness of company strategies and purposes, by serving as an advocate for the organization Planning and executing targeted communication campaigns Implementing media monitoring techniques and providing media training for senior leaders Managing communication and public affairs issues, including different crises and emergencies Identifying potential risks affecting the company's reputation and providing measures to mitigate harm Your Benefits Attractive remuneration in accordance with the chemical industry collective agreement, including special payments under the collective agreement Above-average pension scheme 37.5 hours / week 30 days vacation Extensive digital learning opportunities Employee parking spaces Your Qualifications Proven experience in internal and external communications in an international multi-stakeholder environment including crisis communications Experience with traditional and digital (social) media channels Excellent German and English language skills, additional French language skills preferred Ability to create editorial content - e.g. press releases, articles, videos, social media posts Comfortable to moderate local webcasts, local town halls and internal trainings Understanding of local economic developments, trends and the ability to translate these into communication opportunities Pro-active mindset and experienced working with KPIs We are looking forward to receiving your application in English including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date via this link on our vacancy bank. If you have additional questions please reach out to Maria Botha, maria.botha@akzonobel.comWo Ideen realisiert werdenwww.akzonobel.com/careers Do you know AkzoNobel? We make your world more colorful! Become part of us! Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.