Communications & Public Affairs Manager (all genders)

1 Communications & Public Affairs Manager (all genders) Key Responsibilities Communications Hub & Single Source of Truth * Serve as the single coordination point through whom all communications decisions, inputs, and outputs flow * Build and own zerothird's AI-supported knowledge base: approved messaging, narratives, assets, and institutional knowledge - always current, always accessible * Enforce narrative consistency across every output and every channel * Turn leadership strategy into a concrete, sequenced operational plan Agency Interface & Project Management * Own the relationship with our external communications and public affairs consultancy: brief, review, push back, and deliver * Drive internal sign-off processes; track milestones and open items across all active projects * Escalate decisions to management fast, with context and a clear recommendation Content Creation * Continuously mine for content: extract proof points, developments, and stories from R&D, Sales, Management, and external sources and turn them into communications material before the moment passes * Review and quality-check for factual accuracy, brand consistency, and tone before sign-off * Maintain a structured content calendar aligned with the broader campaign plan Channel Management * Own and operate zerothird's communications channels: website, LinkedIn, newsletters, and owned event formats * Manage the content lifecycle from briefing through publication; implement targeting concepts * Drive SEO and digital visibility - ensure zerothird is findable where it matters Corporate Identity * Be the internal guardian of zerothird's corporate identity across all formats and channels * Work with external design resources to enforce brand standards Public & Governmental Affairs * Act as the operational counterpart to the external consultancy's public affairs leads: schedule meetings with political stakeholders, prepare briefing materials, follow up on engagement activities * Monitor relevant regulatory and policy developments and flag them internally Campaign Execution * Coordinate the production of campaign assets as the internal project owner on zerothird's side * Manage timelines, external inputs, and internal review cycles for each campaign element * Track and report KPIs in a structured format Your Profile * Several years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, or agency account management * Fluent in German and English - written and spoken, at the highest professional level. Additional languages a plus * Strong written output: you can draft press releases, LinkedIn posts, and political briefings in the same week - all without heavy revision * Sharp eye for visual quality and corporate identity - you notice when something is off and you know how to fix it * Proven experience managing external agencies - briefing well, pushing back constructively, holding partners accountable * AI-native working style - you use AI tools to produce faster, structure better, and maintain the knowledge base that keeps this operation running * Structured, proactive, and diplomatically assertive - comfortable managing upwards and sideways * Familiarity with deep tech, cybersecurity, or policy-adjacent sectors is an advantage; start-up or scale-up experience is a strong plus What We Offer * A front-row seat at one of Europe's most consequential deep-tech scale-ups * The opportunity to build zerothird's communications function from the ground up - with the backing of world-class agency partners * Direct collaboration with founders and senior leadership * Vienna-based, with travel across Europe as required The minimum gross salary for this position is €3.586,73 per month (based on full-time employment) in accordance with the applicable collective agreement. However, there is a willingness to offer a higher salary depending on experience and qualifications. Apply now: Das Mindestentg...