Global Communications Director (Publishing)

TL;DR

Global Communications Director (Publishing): Leading internal and external communication for Bauer Media's Publishing Line of Business, ensuring consistent positioning and shaping compelling messaging across markets. Focus on driving transformation communications, strengthening leadership impact, and building confidence through trust-based collaboration with senior leaders.

Location: Must be based in Hamburg (Germany) or London (UK)

Company

hirify.global is a family-owned media business that focuses on creating content across print, online publishing, audio broadcasting, and entertainment for millions of people across Europe.

What you will do

• Lead the Publishing Communications team and define internal/external communication strategy.
• Execute and evolve governance, strategy processes, and communication formats.
• Develop a coherent narrative for Publishing, ensuring consistent tone of voice and messaging.
• Lead transformation, organizational change, and crisis communications.
• Act as a trusted communications advisor to local CEOs and senior leaders.
• Own and execute internal communications plans, creating high-quality content across multiple formats.

Requirements

• Extensive international leadership experience in large matrix organizations.
• Proven ability to use communication strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Exceptional expertise in corporate positioning and reputation management.
• Profound business acumen with deep understanding of the media industry.
• Many years of transformation communication experience, including organizational changes.
• Highly developed ability to operate and communicate at top leadership level.
• Cultural acumen: Profound understanding of both Germany and the UK is indispensable.
• Thorough understanding of print and digital media agendas and social media.
• Language: Business fluent in both German and English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Own network of strong media contacts.

Culture & Benefits

• Individual solutions for flexible working hours and location.
• Targeted individual training for professional and personal development.
• Central location in Hamburg's city centre with good transport options.
• Subsidy for Deutschlandticket & bike leasing.
• Effective health management (e.g., health week, free sports programmes & Wellhub).
• 30 days of holiday & frequent employee events.
• Company restaurant, free magazines & various corporate discounts.
• Culture valuing personal responsibility, teamwork, and creativity.