Stadtwerke Reutlingen GmbH and its affiliated companies—FairEnergie, FairNetz, Reutlinger Stadtverkehr (RSV), Reutlinger Bäder, and Kraftwerk Reutlingen-Kirchentellinsfurt AG—provide essential public services to approximately 250,000 people. More than 800 employees provide energy, water, modern grid infrastructure, and mobility in the region.
As a municipal utility, we help shape the region’s energy supply. Our employees work on projects related to renewable energy, smart grids, electric mobility, and the further development of the utility infrastructure. In this way, we help meet the requirements of the energy transition and ensure a secure supply for the long term.
Tasks
Content Responsibility: You’ll be responsible for the content in your areas of expertise and manage it across all channels, from press releases to social media posts
Press and Media Relations: You’ll draft press releases, statements, and Q&As, respond to media inquiries, and organize press briefings and events
Media Relations: You’ll maintain and expand our network with regional media and trade publications in the energy and municipal sectors
Content and Corporate Publishing: You’ll adapt your topics into formats tailored to specific audiences for the website, LinkedIn, and the customer magazine; write speeches and bylines; and collaborate closely with the design and social media teams
Strategic Communication: You’ll develop communication strategies, messaging guidelines, and positioning on topics related to the energy sector and local government
Internal Communication: You will further develop formats and channels for employee communication and provide communicative support during change processes
Stakeholder Communication: You will help shape the dialogue with policymakers, government agencies, associations, and citizens, particularly regarding infrastructure and energy transition projects
Candidate Profile
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in communication, media studies, political science, journalism, or public relations, or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in corporate communications, a press office, an editorial department, or a PR agency, ideally with a focus on the energy, infrastructure, or municipal sectors
Proven experience in preparing content for the press, website, social media, and internal channels simultaneously
Excellent command of language and precise, journalistic writing style, ranging from statements to byline articles
An understanding of political, social, and media contexts, as well as a high degree of discretion and reliability
A confident, engaging demeanor and experience with interviews and statements
An independent, structured approach to work, team spirit, and a hands-on mentality
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on the collective bargaining agreement (TV-V), including a 13th month’s salary, additional performance bonuses, and regular adjustments
A secure job at a systemically important company with strong regional roots and a long-term focus
30 days of vacation plus additional days off on December 24 and 31
Flexible work schedules and remote work options for greater freedom in organizing your daily work routine
Subsidized continuing education opportunities to actively advance your career and personal development
Employer-funded company pension plan (ZVK) with a minimal employee contribution
Health and wellness programs, a company cafeteria with discounted prices, and corporate benefits
Financial support through a subsidy for the JobTicket or the option to lease a bike through the JobRad program
Build a sense of community: company parties, sports, and team events