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SWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to recently announcing the manufacture of entire geostationary telecom satellites, called HummingSat, that define a new category in space.

SWISSto12 is a leading provider of Radio-Frequency (RF) products and sub-systems for aerospace applications. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products.

SWISSto12 is also providing the HummingSat as the world’s first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact, and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security. HummingSat has recently been selected by Inmarsat to build three I-8 satellites and in 2022 by Intelsat to build the I-45 satellite.

If you are looking for a position where you can play an active role in contributing to an innovative and growing company, this role is for you.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Oversee external and internal corporate communications.
• Ensure the company’s message is accurate, impactful, targeted, and consistent across channels.
• Ensure SWISSto12’s thought leadership over satellite communication, small geostationary satellite technology and advanced RF products.
• Elaborate and execute Corporate Communication roadmap & calendar through targeted communications and the participation to selected events, conferences, and awards to effectively promote the company and its products to varied audiences (potential customers, partners, investors, etc.).
• Build and maintain a detailed media and analyst contact list; manage global media outreach, coordinate interview opportunities, and organize team briefings to strengthen SWISSto12’s media presence.
• Own direct communication of corporate news to selected partners (industrials, investors, etc.) to maximize their engagement and interest in SWISSto12.
• Own the relationship with PR and marketing partners and support agencies.
• Write press releases and other marketing materials such as white papers, product presentations, brochures, etc.
• Support in creating Corporate Development pitches by providing timely and accurate company information.
• Coordinate content creation and validation through the consolidation of inputs from SWISSto12’s various departments and the direction of production work from external agencies (graphism, video production, etc.).
• Maintain SWISSto12’s website and ensure its evolution over time.
• Develop and maintain a library of standardized marketing content for use by SWISSto12’s teams (sales, corporate development, management, etc.).
• Build and maintain partnerships with internal clients to better facilitate strategic communications designed to meet business goals.
• Monitor communications from key partners, customers and competitors and prepare media reports where relevant.
• Facilitate the handover with the existing communications agency, ensuring continuity of relationships, ongoing projects, and the strategic direction.

Required experience and competencies:

• Perfect fluency in English, French is a plus.
• Strong curiosity / appetite for highly technical, B2B products.
• Autonomy, sense of structure and ownership.
• “Zero deflect” mentality, aiming to produce high quality content requiring minimal / no iterations for validation.
• Meticulous in ensuring consistency and quality across all communication materials and channels.
• Proficient in coordinating content development, events, and agency work to meet deadlines and strategic objectives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, and partners for joint communications and alignment on messaging.
• Be a great communicator, presenter, and an even better listener.
• Three to five years of experience in corporate communications, or product marketing in a technology company.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite or equivalent, particularly Word & Power Point.

Interested applicants are requested to apply through LinkedIn.

Working conditions and contract:

SWISSto12 offers a full-time contract based in our Lausanne, Switzerland office.

More about SWISSto12:

SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with Inmarsat/ViaSat, Intelsat and ESA for HummingSat as well as contracts for their RF product line in Europe and the US with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin, and the ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and operates a US-subsidiary in Foster City California. The company is well funded for its near and mid-term developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream.