Internal Communications Manager (m/f/x)

About Us:

The world around us is changing rapidly and so is the insurance industry. 
Now’s the right time to make that bold move and be a part of shaping the Future of Insurance – we are Allianz Direct! As a pan-European online insurer of the Allianz Group, launched in 2019, Allianz Direct is on its mission to become “digitally unbeatable” and the most customer-oriented and efficient insurer on the market. 

Allianz Direct is truly changing the face of insurance, in customer experience, and in technology, processes, people and culture. An international team of business experts and engineers who live and breathe an agile way of working, are seeking to improve and change the way you do insurance. Driven by customer obsession and love for data, Allianz Direct strives for delivering an exceptional experience with that personal touch.

So, what makes Allianz Direct so unique? We believe in the power of simplicity and convenience and by doing so we have managed to set new standards when it comes to online insurance. 

 
At Allianz Direct we are proud to be trend-spotters, challengers, team players, and believers.

As we continue building the future of insurance, we’re looking for a (Senior) Communications Manager in Munich to help us tell our story inside and out.
In this role, you’ll shape how Allianz Direct is experienced – by our employees and by the outside world. You’ll design and drive communication strategies, create engaging content, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. With a balance of big-picture vision and hands-on execution, you’ll ensure our internal messages inspire and connect, while strengthening our external voice in media and beyond.

In return, you’ll join one of the most fun, open, and ambitious groups of people at our vibrant Werksviertel office in Munich – a place that makes you look forward to coming to work every morning.

What You Do:

•    Drive internal and external communications in line with our strategy, brand, and values.
•    Define goals, audiences, key messages, and channels to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact.
•    Produce high-quality content (internal & external) across formats – newsletters, intranet articles, speeches, press releases, LinkedIn posts, presentations, videos.
•    Partner with leadership and business units to align messaging and ensure consistent communication.
•    Report directly to the Head of Communications, acting as a trusted advisor while taking ownership of your areas.
•    Act as a point of contact for media inquiries and develop strong relationships with journalists and external partners.
•    Draft press releases, statements, and key messages, proactively telling impactful stories to strengthen the company’s reputation.
•    Plan and execute internal events such as town halls, leadership meetings, and employee recognition initiatives.
•    Foster engagement through dialogue, feedback mechanisms, and actionable insights.
•    Define KPIs, track effectiveness, and provide insights to management to continuously improve communications.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE JOB:

•    6 - 8 years of experience in corporate communications, with expertise in strategy, media relations, and internal communication
•    Demonstrated ability to take ownership, make decisions, and advise senior leadership with confidence.
•    Experience leading projects end-to-end and ideally managing or mentoring a small team.
•    Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – capable of influencing audiences at all levels.
•    Fluent in German (native speaker) and English; additional language skills are a plus.
•    Knowledge of digital channels and emerging communication trends.
•    Strong project management skills and a hands-on mentality, equally comfortable with strategy and execution.
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.

Important To Your Success

•    Experience in communications within a complex, medium to large organization, including internal and external channels.
•    Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and act as a strategic advisor.
•    Recognized for a decisive, solutions-oriented, senior presence.
•    Ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams – including the CEO Office, HR, and the leadership team – to align and integrate all communication efforts.
• Work with us to build the insurance company of the future! Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get hands-on in shaping, building, and growing what’s ahead?
• And don’t worry if you don’t tick every single box above – if you have the drive and the gut feeling that you’re the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

83433 | Communication & Public Relations | Professional |  | Allianz Direct | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
We at Allianz believe in an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

Note: Having different strengths,  experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘   company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.