Head of Communications (f/m/d), Linz

As Head of Communications, you shape the overall storytelling of IT:U towards the public. The role bridges leadership, communications, strategy, and outreach, and is pivotal in achieving IT:U’s mission to drive digital transformation in Austria and beyond.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

Build and manage strategic relations with regional, national, and international media, including requests, press events, and interviews with university leadership and professors.

Guide the university leadership in corporate storytelling as well as the strategic communications framework, and provide advice on strategic communication matters beyond Outreach and Partnerships.

Handle crisis communication, including coordination with the Board and external consultants, where necessary.

Lead our Communication team, and define and refine team roles and responsibilities, where necessary.

Support and guide your team regarding external and internal activities, particularly student marketing, science communication, and operational corporate communication.

Coordinate work with external agencies, with the goal of reducing long‑term reliance on external partners.

Drive brand development and ensure a consistent institutional identity across all communication channels.

Build, document, and improve internal communication processes (e.g., press releases) and drive the use of digital tools and automation.

Plan and manage the communication budget.

Your Strengths And Skills

Completed degree in Communication, Business or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic communication and/or media relations, ideally in a university-related or public sector environment.

Excellent communication skills and a strong ability to break down complex content into compelling elements for storytelling.

Deep knowledge of the national media landscape and familiarity with AI tools.

Proven track record in leadership, brand development, institutional positioning, and budget management.

Confidence in working with top management and key external stakeholders, characterized by excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, cross‑team mindset.

Experience as a spokesperson or an entrepreneur is a plus, as is prior involvement in the Upper Austrian media sector.

Fluent in German and English (minimum level C1).

What You Can Expect

A unique opportunity to play a key role in building a new university and contribute your ideas

Area of responsibility in a highly professional and dynamic environment

Attractive campus with good transport connections

Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria

Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office

Competitive compensation starting from€ 90.000 yearly gross salary.

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