Corinna Hilss-Corporate Communications Manager
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Corporate Communications Manager
Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH
- Proactive external corporate communication (press releases on lifestyle retail topics, employer branding, economic impact, CSR)
- Press spokesperson for media inquiries
- Internal communication (design and implementation of various digital and print information materials for employees)
- Planning and organizing events for employees at the Germany headquarters
- Planning and organizing media events/press conferences
- Planning and conducting media training/TV training for executives
- Developing and executing strategic PR programs to support sales channels in the DACH region
PR Consultant
- Independent planning and development of communication strategies and campaigns
- Writing press releases, social media content, blogs, newsletters
- Media and influencer relations: proactive media outreach, building and maintaining sustainable media contacts
- Organizing and coordinating events and trade show appearances
Head of Communications and Marketing
Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK)
- Planning and management of PR campaigns
- Organizing press conferences
- Relaunch of the association’s magazine (coordination of the digitization process)
- Content development for internal digital publications
- Board communication (positioning the executive level in relevant media/social media)
Head of Communications
VARTA AG
- Leading internal communication, event management and coordinating IR management
- Designing and implementing the global PR and social media strategy
- Leading pre-IPO communication, managing the IR agency, project management for IPO event organization
- PR annual agenda setting, also for the subsidiary VARTA Storage GmbH
Freelance PR Manager, Editor & Social Media Manager
- Strategic planning and implementation of the annual PR plan
- Planning and execution of PR events, press conferences and photoshoots
- Writing press materials, whitepapers and specialist articles
- Monitoring press clippings, organizing online press reviews
- Conceptualizing and producing corporate films
- Strategic development of media distribution lists and design of online newsletters
- Social media management / corporate blogging / blogger relations
Duty Editor-in-Chief (CvD) for Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy, Correspondent and Planning Editor
RTL Media Group Germany (Regional Studio South)
- Cross-media use of topics and content
- Managing international on-location productions, e.g., live hosting for BBC, CNN and Australia Channel 10
- Annual cost planning and ongoing budget control
- Editorial production of lifestyle segments (n-tv Ratgeber, n-tv Deluxe, RTL Exclusiv, RTL-Extra)
- Team leadership and staff deployment planning, 15 employees, trainee coordinator
Volunteer support for the children's project Die Arche
- Drafting press releases
- Establishing and maintaining media partnerships
- Supporting press representatives during foundation events
- Monitoring press clippings
- Organizing fundraising events
Freelance Editor
Axel Springer Publishing House
- Focus on lifestyle topics
- Broadcasting team leadership, four employees
Presenter and Editor
n-tv News Television GmbH
- Formats: n-tv Travel, n-tv Trade Fair News, n-tv Yachtvision
- Responsible for board interviews for n-tv Business
Presenter and Editor
ProSiebenSat.1 Media
- Formats: N24 News, taff ProSieben (daily lifestyle magazine)
- Trainee coordinator/trainer for the trainee program
- Production of international VIP productions (e.g., Grammy Awards, Oscar Awards, AMAs, Bambi, Goldene Kamera)
- Coordination of external production companies
Industry experience
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Experienced in Government and Administration, Media and Entertainment, Information Technology, Retail, Professional Services, and Energy.
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Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Production.
Summary
Graduate in German studies specializing in journalism and PR with over 18 years of experience in the media industry as a PR manager, editor, deputy editor-in-chief, producer and presenter.
Excellent network with consumer and business media as well as regional media in the DACH region.
Experienced in international coordination of photographers, PR agencies, production companies, camera teams and advertising agencies.
Solid long-term PR and media relations experience.
Training supervisor for trainees.
Skills
- Ms Office
- Wordpress
- Cleverreach
Languages
Education
Otto Friedrich University
Diploma in German studies, focus on journalism/public relations · German studies · Bamberg, Germany
Augustinergymnasium
General higher education entrance qualification · Friedberg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Crisis management certificate
Institute for Crisis Research, Kiel
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
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Corinna is based in Munich, Germany.
Corinna speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced).
Corinna has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Corinna has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Corinna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Corinna would be well-suited for roles such as: Corporate Communications Manager, PR Consultant, Head of Communications and Marketing.
Corinna's most recent position is Corporate Communications Manager at Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH.
In recent years, Corinna has worked for Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH.
Corinna is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration, Media and Entertainment, and Information Technology. Corinna also has some experience in Retail, Professional Services, and Energy.
Corinna is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Finance. Corinna also has some experience in Human Resources, Operations, and Production.
Corinna has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Retail.
Corinna has recently worked in business areas like Marketing.
Corinna holds a Doctorate in German studies from Otto Friedrich University.
Corinna has 1 certificate: Crisis management certificate.
The availability of Corinna needs to be confirmed.
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