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Corinna Hilss
Corporate Communications Manager
Munich, Germany
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 months
PR 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 months
Independent 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 months
Volunteer 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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