Job Description:
In order to support Airbus Defence and Space we are looking for a
Social Media Manager (d/f/m)
A vacancy for a Digital Communications Manager (d/f/m) has arisen within Airbus in Taufkirchen/München. The successful applicant will join the team of External Communications within Airbus Defence and Space.
Job Profile and Department description
The job holder is part of a team which is responsible to define priorities and implement communications plans for external audiences by animating the Company's corporate external channels (media, web, social media).
The External Communications department engages with external audiences by adapting content to external channels’ (media relations, web, social) requirements, defines and implements the group’s external communications strategy, orchestrates external media relations and provides audience- and business-related performance indicators to the divisions for continuous content planning and improvement. It contributes to the promotion and protection of the Airbus brand and to the external positioning of its products, services, people and top management.
Your location
Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. You are into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.
Our benefits for you
Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your tasks and responsibilities
Contribute to digital communications editorial content with the focus on all relevant divisional defence, space and security topics
Participate to enhancing visibility and impact of Airbus communications and contents via digital channels (mainly social media)
Support Social Media positioning of the Airbus Defence and Space CEO as well as other divisional top management members
Ability to manage production (e.g. content/photo/video/infographics) and publish on any defined channel (internal and external)
Build and implement new proposals based on trends
Manage internal and external stakeholders, including agencies, subcontractors and transversal remote teams
Promote better branded storytelling and ensure consistent editorial voice
Develop and implement dedicated content for special campaigns on social media
Manage social media campaigns in close cooperation with the Communications Business Partners
Manages the related social media channels
Working closely with the Programme Lines (all, but with a particular focus on digital transformation, unmanned aerial systems or security topics) and the responsible Communications Business Partners.
Build-up and management of creator relationships across our home nations
This role will involve frequent travel for business (under non-pandemic conditions) and as such you should be willing to travel.
Desired skills and qualifications
You are educated to a degree level in Communications, (Digital) Marketing, Business Administration or equivalent
You have a background in digital communicationsand marketing as well as a proven track-record inmanaging and working with social media tools and channels(HootSuite, TalkWalker, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
You already gained some experience in audience insights(research, target audience definition, end user experience analysis, customer journeys) and creator management
You are used to working with benchmarks and watches for trends and best practice to identify valuable opportunities
You have (profound) knowledge ofdigital strategy and related topics
You are able to create content for different communication channels (not limited to social media but expertise in web management would also be appreciated)
You are a proficient user of digital tools and platforms
Your workstyle is characterized by your positive, energetic, adaptable and multi-tasking attitude and your out of the box thinking
You are a strong team player, engaged and like to work in collaborative and international environment
You have good communication skills and know how to communicate towards different stakeholders and across all levels of hierarchy
You speakGerman and English on negotiation leveland it is a plus, if you speak French and/or Spanish as well
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbHEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

