Employee for Press/Communications (m/f/d) - Reference: 23-2026 Press -

Since 2020, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has been shaping a comprehensive change process to ensure the long-term sustainability, quality and attractiveness of our study and research location. The resolutions passed by the Senate in October 2025 set the course for the future: We are modernizing our structures, sharpening our profiles and laying the foundations for greater internationality, digitalization and growth.

In particular, the following tasks arise:

• Conception, implementation and further development of the university's internal communication (e.g. intranet, newsletter, circulars) with a focus on the change process in collaboration with the Change Officer,
• Creating, editing and publishing press releases, maintaining and expanding media contacts and responding to press inquiries,
• Ensuring a structured and target group-oriented flow of information within and outside the university,
• Editorial preparation of topics from research, teaching and transfer, especially in relation to the university's change process for different target groups,
• Monitoring and evaluation of media response.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Completed university degree, preferably in the fields of communication science, journalism, public relations or comparable,
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in press and public relations work,
• Very good editorial skills and confidence in writing for specific target groups,
• Knowledge of digital communication (e.g. content management systems, social media),
• Confident handling of common Office applications.

The following are also desirable

• Familiarity with structures and processes in the university or scientific sector.

We expect from you

• Strong communication skills and very good written and oral communication skills in German and English,
• Ability to work independently, in a structured manner and on your own responsibility,
• High organizational skills and reliability,
• Ability to work in a team and strong service and cooperation orientation,
• Ability to present complex issues in an understandable and target group-oriented manner,
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility, especially when dealing with short-term requirements (e.g. press inquiries).

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of activity in a qualified, open-minded and committed team,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreement,
• personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
• the opportunity to use a job ticket.