Präsidium Publikumsrat SRG Deutschschweiz — SRG SSR

Full description

SRG German-speaking Switzerland (SRG. D) is one of the four regional companies of the SRG SSR association, which is the largest media company in Switzerland. With around 17,000 members, SRG. D anchors the company in society and advocates for the concerns and needs of the population. It accompanies the journalistic work of Swiss Radio and Television (SRF), supports the transformation of SRG SSR and promotes public discourse on the public media service.

The Audience Council plays an important role in this context. At the heart of its work is the Resonanzraum – a physical and virtual meeting place where people from different walks of life and opinions come together in dialogue on programme-related topics, including with SRF programmers. In addition, the Audience Council is the electoral body of the Ombudsman's Office.

The SRG. D Regional Executive Board has realigned the Audience Council as of October 2026: more focused on its mandate, with increased management responsibility in the Executive Committee and professional support from the office. To lead this renewed body, we are looking for a committed personality as Presidium of the Management Team as of 1 January 2027 (approx. 30%).

This is your contribution

As Presidium, you will lead a management team of four members and be responsible for the strategy, management and external impact of the Audience Council. Your main tasks are:

• Chair of the management team and responsibility for annual planning, prioritization and resource management
• Technical management of the office, management of the annual dialogue window with SRF and reporting to the regional council
• Networking and representation of the Audience Council vis-à-vis member societies, SRG. D-committees and external stakeholder groups
• Representation of the interests of the German-speaking Swiss public at national level, ex-officio membership in the regional committee and joint responsibility for the election of the ombudsman's office

This is how you inspire us

• Independent and honest personality with no current or completed employment or mandates at SRF or SRG SSR in the last two years and no relevant conflicts of interest
• Ability to independently assess and publicly represent facts
• Proven leadership and committee experience as well as the ability to bring together different interests and develop viable solutions
• Experience in militia, association, association or non-profit structures is an advantage
• Sound knowledge of the Swiss media market and the public service mandate as well as interest in social and media policy issues; experience in public or civil society contexts is desirable.
• Strong communication and representation skills in dealing with different stakeholder groups
• Capacity for around 530 hours per year (approx. 11 hours per week), including evening appointments and short-term assignments
• German at level C2, another national language is an advantage.

This is how we inspire you

• Scope for the further development of a body in a phase of new beginnings
• A dedicated management team and professional operational support from the SRG office. D
• A socially relevant function at the interface of media, the public sphere and democratic discourse
• Annual flat rate of CHF 30,000 (gross) for a workload of approx. 30% (approx. 530 hours/year)

Application documents for the Executive Board

Please submit the following documents

• Letter of motivation (max. 1 page): Reference to the public service mandate, independence and availability
• Curriculum vitae with details of relevant mandates and professional activities
• Statement (max. 500 characters): What contribution should the Audience Council make as a priority in the coming years?

Application deadline: 7. November 2026

Our Promise

What does it take to reach people in Switzerland with high-quality formats? Expertise, enthusiasm and an inspiring and stimulating environment in which everyone can get involved and develop. In order 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 creative freedom for new and high-quality things.
• Shaping digitalization: For us, quality journalism is also digital. That's why we explore new possibilities and experiment with new forms and formats: digital, interactive and cross-media. We design at the cutting edge and on the nerve of the audience.
• Being human: We treat each other in a collegial manner, work in a self-determined manner and help shape our working atmosphere in a very individual way. 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 programmes. 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.