We are a dedicated Squad on a mission to reshape watchmaking, rooted in our legacy since 1884. With a passion for crafting timepieces that thrive across air, land, and sea, we bring together a unique fusion of casual elegance, sustainability, and inclusive luxury. With 140 years of heritage and over 1,900 passionate individuals across 20 countries, we’re excited to continue our journey forward.
Join our vibrant team in Zurich as a Managing Editor (f/m/x), and be part of something extraordinary! You will lead and orchestrate our Creative Storytelling process across campaigns, product launches, partnerships, and brand platforms. This is a hybrid role: part writer-editor, part project manager. You will shape the words and the workflow behind them, working closely with copywriters, designers, and stakeholders. You will combine editorial instinct with operational precision. You can refine a paragraph, define a tone of voice, structure a narrative arc, and build the timeline that ensures it goes out on time.
Your contribution:
You will write, commission, edit, and manage the development of:
- Articles, blogs, and newsletters
- Press releases
- Exhibition and heritage interpretive materials
- Campaign copy and product launch materials
- Other content across Breitling’s communications touchpoints
In addition, you will lead the planning and project management of the Creative Storytelling process, including:
- Building and maintaining editorial calendars
- Defining timelines, milestones, and deliverables
- Coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and external contributors
- Managing review cycles, approvals, translations, and production handovers
- Ensuring consistency, quality control, and on-time delivery across all content initiatives
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You will fit well to our squad if you have:
- 4+ years experience in journalism or corporate communications
- Demonstrated ability to produce crisp, engaging written content
- Proven interviewing and exceptional research skills
- Familiarity with luxury-brand communications is a strong advantage
- An ability to work on multiple editorial projects simultaneously and adhere to strict deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple editorial projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
- Proven experience planning and managing complex content workflows from concept to publication
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including timeline creation, milestone tracking, stakeholder coordination, and version control
- Experience working cross-functionally and managing review and approval processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Sharepoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Fluency in English; French or German is a strong advantage
Your new employer:
At Breitling, we encourage everyone to bring true authenticity to work and contribute to our shared mission to redefine luxury. We prioritize the well-being of our employees by fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion, where every voice is heard and valued.
We believe that happy, healthy employees are the key to success, which is why we offer competitive benefits, including:
- Home office (depending on position requirements)
- Watch to wear / watch to buy program
- Referral program
- Development opportunities
- Maternity leave (17 to 19 weeks)
- Culture of feedback
Our values:
At Breitling we are...EPIC!:
- Entrepreneurship – We take ownership, act with agility, and dare to challenge the status quo.
- Performance – We strive for excellence and deliver with impact, precision, and passion.
- Innovation – We embrace creativity and continuously push boundaries to shape the future.
- Care – We look after our people, our clients, and our planet, with respect and responsibility.
Want to take on this mission and join our #Squad? Apply now!
We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the excellence and refinement that define our brand. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We invite candidates from all walks of life to share their applications to join our Squad, where inclusion is at the heart of our vision of elegance and prestige.
Please note that the use of protective equipment is required for certain roles to maintain the highest standards of safety and precision during operations in our workshops.