Corinna Hilss
Corporate Communications Manager
Experience
Dec 2019 - Present
5 years 8 months Munich, Germany
Corporate Communications Manager
Amazon Deutschland Services GmbH
- proactive external corporate communications (press releases on LivestyleRetail topics, employer branding, economic impact, CSR as well as blog posts)
- spokesperson for media inquiries
- internal communications (concept and execution of digital and print information materials for employees)
- concept and organization of employee events
- concept and organization of media events/press conferences
- media training/TV training Leadership DACH
- media relations manager (crisis communications)
- development and execution of strategic PR programs to support sales channels for DACH
Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
5 monthsPR Consultant, freelance
- independent planning and development of communication strategies and campaigns
- drafting press releases, social media content, blogs, newsletters
- media and influencer relations: proactive media outreach, building and maintaining sustainable media contacts
- organization and support of events and trade fair appearances
Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
7 months Munich, Germany
Head of Communications and Marketing Staff Unit
Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK)
- conception and management of PR campaigns
- external communications: organization of press conferences
- internal communications: relaunch of member magazine (coordination of digitalization process)
- internal communications: content development for internal publications
- executive communications (positioning the management level in relevant media/social media)
Apr 2016 - Dec 2019
2 years 9 months Ellwangen, Germany
Head of Communications
Varta AG
- management of internal and external communications, event management and coordination of IR management
- conception and implementation of global PR and social media strategy
- lead IPO communications
- oversight of IR agency
- project management
- event organization around the IPO
Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
2 years 10 monthsIndependent PR Manager, Editor & Social Media Manager
- strategic conception and implementation of the annual PR plan
- planning and execution of PR events, press conferences and photoshoots
- drafting press texts, whitepapers and specialist articles
- monitoring press clippings, organizing press reviews online
- conception and production of corporate videos
- strategic development of media distribution lists and conception of online newsletters
- social media management / corporate blogging / blogger relations
- client management, including:
- Tirol and Carinthia Tourism and Accor Hotels (via Explido iProspect, social media agency)
- Langenscheidt, Munich
- ERGO Insurance Group (via Hartzkom Strategic Communications Agency)
- SES Platform Services, Unterföhring (formerly ASTRA Satellites)
- BiPhiT, personal training studio Munich
- City of Munich (muenchen.de) – tourism marketing online
- Medi, Bayreuth (manufacturer of medical aids)
- Fink & Fuchs PR, Wiesbaden
- Lipperts Hairdressers Munich/Wella, Darmstadt
- Wort & Bild Verlag, Apotheken-Umschau Online, Baierbrunn
May 2008 - Jun 2013
5 years 2 months Munich, Germany
Chief of Service (CvD) for Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy, Correspondent and Planning Editor
Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland (Regional Studio South)
- cross-media utilization of topics and content
- management of international external productions, e.g. live moderation for BBC, CNN and Australia’s 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 scheduling, 15 employees, volunteer coordinator
Sep 2006 - Present
18 years 11 monthsVolunteer Support
Children’s project “Die Arche”
- creation of press releases
- establishment and maintenance of media partnerships
- support of press representatives during foundation events
- monitoring clippings
- organization of fundraising events
Oct 2004 - May 2008
3 years 8 months Berlin, Germany
Freelance Editor
Axel Springer Verlag
- focus on lifestyle topics
- broadcasting team lead, four employees
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 year Munich, Germany
PR Concept Developer
“Barysphär” GmbH
- drafting press releases
- marketing/PR conception
May 2002 - Mar 2006
3 years 11 months Munich, Germany
Presenter and Editor
n-tv Nachrichtenfernsehen GmbH
- formats: n-tv Reise, n-tv Messenews, n-tv Yachtvision
- responsible for board-level interviews for the n-tv business segment
Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
1 year Munich, Germany
Freelance Contributor in Online Investment Banking Content Management
HypoVereinsbank
Oct 1998 - May 2002
3 years 8 months Berlin, Germany
Presenter and Editor
ProSiebenSat.1 Media
- formats: N24 News, “taff” ProSieben (daily lifestyle magazine)
- volunteer coordinator
- execution of international VIP productions (e.g. Grammy Awards, Oscars, AMAs, Bambi, Goldene Kamera)
- coordination of external production companies
Jan 1992 - Dec 1997
5 years Hanau, Germany
Freelance Corporate Communications and Copywriter for employee magazine “WIR”
Heraeus Holding GmbH
Summary
- with more than 19 years of experience in the media industry as a PR manager, editor, CvD, producer and presenter
- excellent network with consumer and business media as well as regional outlets
- experienced in international coordination of photographers, PR agencies, production companies, camera teams and advertising agencies
- solid long-standing PR and media relations experience
Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Education
Oct 1992 - Sep 1997
Otto Friedrich University, Bamberg
Diploma in German Studies, Journalism/Public Relations · German Studies · Bamberg, Germany
Sep 1981 - Jun 1990
Augustinergymnasium, Friedberg
General University Entrance Qualification · Friedberg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Crisis Management
Institute for Crisis Research, Kiel
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