Official education path
You typically enter through higher vocational training in communication or a relevant university degree.
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Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Kommunikationsbeauftragte/r
You shape the internal and external communication of companies and institutions
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Kommunikationsbeauftragte/r steer the information flow strategically inside and outside. They represent organisations in public.
In a connected world, clear messages are key to success. As a Kommunikationsbeauftragte/r, you steer the information flow in companies and institutions. You develop strategies, write texts, and represent your organisation to the outside. With strategic thinking and language skills, you build trust, manage crises, and ensure transparency in the modern workplace.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryCorporate Communications & PR
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Kommunikationsbeauftragte/r.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
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Typical training path
Kommunikationsbeauftragte
Prerequisites
- Höhere Berufsbildung im Bereich Kommunikation z.B. als PR-Fachmann/-frau BP
Requirements
- Flair for communication issues
- Communication skills
- Oral and written expression
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Good foreign language skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter if you have a relevant degree in business administration, marketing, or journalism.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Language skills
- Strategic thinking
- Networking skills
- Analytical skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check the latest media reports. Then you prepare a press release for publication. In between, you coordinate information between departments by phone and email. This keeps everyone on the same page.
- You analyse target groups and develop suitable communication strategies for the organisation.
- You write press releases, statements, and internal updates for various media channels.
- You coordinate the information flow between different departments and hierarchy levels.
- You represent your company as the official contact person for journalists.
- You monitor media coverage and prepare regular situation reports for management.
Working conditions
You work in the communication departments of companies, public institutions, or agencies. Your workplace is usually a modern office with a flexible working model.
Strengths
- Language skills
- Strategic thinking
- Networking skills
- Analytical skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Time pressure
- Diverse tasks
- Constant availability
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