Secretary General (Mandate contract 30-40%) - Media jobs

Your main tasks In this versatile and responsible function, you will take over the operational leadership of the JournaFONDS office. You will work closely with the association board as well as with the member organizations, which represent central actors in the Swiss media landscape. A central component of the function is the sustainable securing of the association's financing through public and private funds - while consistently maintaining the institutional independence of JournaFONDS. Furthermore, you are responsible for the administrative and organizational tasks of the general secretariat. Your tasks include in particular: • Fundraising from municipalities, cantons and the Confederation as well as from foundations, companies and private individuals • Organization, coordination and minute-taking of jury meetings • Organization, coordination and minute-taking of board meetings • Preparation and implementation of the general assembly (1-2 times per year) • Representation of JournaFONDS within the media industry as well as towards political actors at cantonal and national levels • Support of the accounting (e.g. payments to jury members and funded journalists) • Support and follow-up of the funding processes • Maintenance and further development of the association documents (regulations, guidelines, forms, etc.) • Regular exchange with journalists of ongoing funding projects • Support of the website and the association communication • Management of the social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky) • Editorial work for the newsletter (5-7 issues per year) • Preparation of the annual report • Cooperation with the auditing body Your profile: • Completed education suitable for the function • Good knowledge of the Swiss media landscape as well as national and regional politics • Experience in an association, foundation or NGO environment • Demonstrable experience in fundraising • Committed, proactive personality with an independent and structured way of working • Enjoyment of flexible and independent work • Experience in budget and financial management of an association or an organization • Very good IT user skills for administrative tasks • Excellent editorial and written skills • Bilingual German/French (oral and written), Italian language skills an advantage We offer • A varied activity with great scope for creativity • Flexible working conditions • Remuneration that corresponds to the desired degree of independence and responsibility Upon request, a workplace in Zürich, Bern or Freiburg can be provided. Workload: 30-40% Start of activity: 1. November 2026 or by arrangement Contact: We look forward to your application at presidence@journafonds.ch. For further information: Etienne Coquoz +41 77 402 78 60