Senior Manager, Internal Communications and Branding

Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore opportunities to grow, and make positive changes on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Senior Manager, Internal Communications and Branding

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our internal communications and corporate branding efforts across China. You are expected to excel in crafting compelling narratives, driving digital engagement, and building a cohesive culture that aligns with our company's vision and values. In return for your strategic mindset, storytelling expertise, and leadership, you will gain the opportunity to influence at the highest levels, lead high-impact campaigns, and strengthen our brand from the inside out. This is your chance to leave a lasting legacy on how we connect, communicate, and grow together.

You will base in Shanghai, directly report to Senior Director of Corporate Affairs & Clinical Education.

More about the role:

In this role, you will be the voice and brand guardian for our organization. Your core mission is to engage employees, unify our culture, and elevate our corporate identity through strategic communications and branding.

• Develop & Execute Internal Communications Strategy: Create and implement a comprehensive internal communications plan to engage employees and foster a strong, unified corporate culture. Partner with senior leadership to craft clear, compelling messages that drive alignment with business goals.
• Lead Content Creation & Storytelling: Produce high-quality, engaging content for various internal platforms, including newsletters, intranet updates, executive communications, and video. Drive storytelling initiatives that highlight employee achievements, company milestones, and core leadership messages.
• Drive Corporate Digital & Social Media Presence: Oversee the daily operation and strategy of key digital platforms, including the corporate website and social media channels. Ensure a strong, engaging, and consistent corporate presence that aligns with our overall branding and communication goals.
• Champion Corporate Branding Campaigns: Lead the development and execution of branding initiatives that enhance our corporate identity and turn employees into brand advocates. Support employer branding efforts to attract and retain top talent through powerful internal and external messaging.

More about you:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, branding, or a related role within a large organization, preferably in a multinational company.
• Proven expertise in digital communications, content marketing, and social media strategy. Strong background in project management with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and executive messaging for a cross-cultural audience.
• A data-driven mindset with experience in measuring communication effectiveness and using insights to optimize strategies.

More about what we offer:

As one of the world's leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we're committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.