Media Relations Director

This is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact inside a truly global company. The Adecco Group is leading the global movement around the future of work. As that future evolves, we are reinventing the way we work, and the talent and technology solutions we deliver. As Head of Media Relations for the Adecco Group, you will support the development of a new global Media Relations function that drives the profile of the Group, as well as its businesses and countries and helps reignite the Adecco Group’s presence in top tier media. This is a hands‑on role for a strategic communicator who thrives on building relationships, crafting compelling narratives, and securing impactful coverage.

You’ll work closely with the SVP External Communications to shape and execute a proactive media strategy that positions the Group as a leading voice in the future of work. You also engage with key stakeholders like the SVPs of Communications for the global business unit (GBUs), Chief Communications Officer, and Heads of Country Comms to shape and execute the media relations strategy of the Group.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and execute media engagement strategies to secure high‑impact coverage in tier 1 outlets across key financial markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers in business, financial, and employment media.
• Lead the media activation of the Group’s Thought Leadership programs.
• Activate the ‘Newsroom’ approach in the Communications function, moving quickly to capitalize on evolving media headlines to help shape the debate on relevant Future of Work topics.
• Identify and shape compelling stories that showcase the Group’s impact, leadership, and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to surface media‑worthy content and align messaging.
• In close collaboration with the Investment Relations department, actively manage the media cycle around financial communications events including quarterly results.
• Advise the Comms Operations team on systems and processes around media tracking, daily news service, reporter CRM and media analysis.
• Support reactive media handling and contribute to crisis communication planning and execution.
• Monitor media sentiment and flag reputational risks proactively.
• Track media coverage and engagement metrics to assess impact and inform strategy.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership.

About you:

You are dynamic, high energy and proactive who is energized by the opportunity to build a strategy from the ground up, and equally energized to bring it to life. You are a quick and agile thinker with the ability to connect business priorities to communication priorities. You are a proven communications expert who can constructively disrupt. Your writing, organisational and project management skills are exceptional. You are collaborative with a high EQ, and have an affinity for building connections with people. You are passionate and committed, and your instincts are spot on. You have a solutions orientation and believe in the power of “we”. You are a doer and when you commit, you deliver, even under pressure. You are a change agent with infectious enthusiasm that you use to influence and create positive impact.

Experience:

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Politics, PR or similar.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in communications roles and experience in a leadership role within an international corporate environment.
• Demonstrated track‑record creating and delivering PR and external communication strategies within a complex and international business environment.
• Deep media relations experience with demonstrated track record working with journalists to secure relevant and positive top tier coverage; strong network of media relationships.
• Experience working with the C‑Suite.
• English fluency, other languages are a plus.

Why choose us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive. We’re proud to be a global thought‑leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart, Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development:

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world‑class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

A journey to bring out the best in you:

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary. On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion:

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process:

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.