Verwaltungsratspräsident:in SRG SSR — SRG SSR

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The SRG SSR moves Switzerland

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As the largest media company in Switzerland, the SRG SSR stands for independent journalism, cultural diversity and public service in all four language regions. In a dynamic media environment, it shapes the digital future of the audiovisual service public and strengthens the social cohesion of our country. For the next term of office, we are looking for an integrity, strategically thinking and convincing personality as

President: in SRG SSR (50%)

In this demanding role, you take over the leadership of the Board of Directors and represent the SRG SSR to politics, business, society and the public. Together with the Board of Directors and the Executive Board, you shape the strategic development of SRG SSR and accompany its transformation in a dynamic media environment.

• You lead the Board of Directors of SRG SSR and ensure effective and future-oriented corporate governance
• They control the strategic development of the SRG SSR and ensure the sustainable fulfilment of their public service mission in the digital age.
• They promote the successful implementation of corporate and cultural transformation as well as the further development of a “One SRG” taking into account the cultural and linguistic diversity of the country
• You maintain a close exchange with the Director General and act as a sparring partner:
• They represent the SRG SSR vis-à-vis public authorities, policymakers and other stakeholders and promote dialogue between companies, stakeholders, politicians and the public
• They strengthen the anchoring of the public service in all language regions and represent the SRG SSR in the political, social and media environment.

They inspire us.

• Several years of leadership and governance experience at the highest level as well as proven experience in the strategic support of complex transformation and change processes
• Excellent knowledge of the political functioning and decision-making processes in Switzerland with the best networking at the interface of society, business and media in Switzerland
• High technology affinity and a clear vision of how the media service public is positioned in the democratic and social environment with increasing dominance of artificial intelligence
• In-depth knowledge of modern corporate governance and experience in managing complex stakeholder landscapes
• Strong identification with the public service mission and its importance for Switzerland
• Convincing communication strength and a secure attitude towards politics, the media and the public
• Very good active knowledge in German and French as well as the willingness to acquire knowledge in Italian and actively live the multilingualism of Switzerland

You can expect that.

• An absolute key role in the public media service with the opportunity to actively shape the future of the public audiovisual service in Switzerland
• An exceptional leadership task with high social relevance and national visibility
• Collaboration with committed members of the Board of Directors, an experienced Directorate General and a wide range of stakeholders in all language regions
• An environment characterised by diversity, multilingualism and innovation

Interested parties contact [email protected]. The application deadline is 15.11.2026.

Our promise

What does it take to reach the people in Switzerland with high-quality formats? Expertise, enthusiasm and an inspiring and stimulating environment in which everyone can contribute and develop. For the best to get the best out of themselves, they need an inspiring home: Welcome to the world of SRG!

• Making media: Quality journalism is our core business and our passion. We are editorially free, promote creativity and offer a lot of design space for new and high-quality products.
• Shaping digitalization: Quality journalism is also digital for us. That’s why we explore new possibilities and experiment with new forms and formats: digital, interactive and cross-medial. We design on the pulse of time and on the nerve of the audience.
• Being human: We meet each other collegially, work independently and shape our working atmosphere individually. Our success is based on the personal strengths as well as on the professional qualities of all employees.
• Creating meaning: We reach and move the whole of Switzerland with our programs. In doing so, we act respectfully and independently; in this way we promote opinion-forming and strengthen diversity. We are proud of our work and our contribution to Switzerland.

Requirements

• Mehrjährige Führungs- und Governance-Erfahrung auf höchster Ebene sowie ausgewiesene Erfahrung in der strategischen Begleitung komplexer Transformations- und Veränderungsprozesse

• Ausgezeichnete Kenntnis der politischen Funktionsweise und der Entscheidprozesse der Schweiz mit bester Vernetzung an der Schnittstelle von Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Medien in der Schweiz

• Hohe Technologieaffinität und eine klare Vision, wie sich der mediale Service public mit zunehmender Dominanz künstlicher Intelligenz im demokratischen und gesellschaftlichen Umfeld positioniert

• Fundierte Kenntnisse moderner Corporate Governance sowie Erfahrung in der Führung komplexer Stakeholder-Landschaften

• Starke Identifikation mit dem Service-public-Auftrag und dessen Bedeutung für die Schweiz

• Überzeugende Kommunikationsstärke sowie ein sicheres Auftreten gegenüber Politik, Medien und Öffentlichkeit

• Sehr gute aktive Kenntnisse in Deutsch und Französisch sowie die Bereitschaft, Kenntnisse in Italienisch zu erwerben und die Mehrsprachigkeit der Schweiz aktiv zu leben

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