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Global Media Relations Spokesperson

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May meet the Dutch highly skilled migrant threshold (€5,942/month, as of Oct 2026)

  • Dutch highly skilled migrant threshold: €5,942/month, age 30 or older, without holiday allowance.
  • Posted pay, taken as full-time and yearly (the posting doesn’t say), without the 8% holiday allowance: about €4,722/month–7,863/month.
  • Without the holiday allowance the pay may fall short.
  • May still qualify: EU Blue Card for graduates within 3 years (€4,754/month).
  • May still qualify: applicants under 30 (€4,357/month).
  • May still qualify: graduates within 3 years of their degree or after an orientation year (€3,122/month).

Indicative, not legal advice. Dutch highly skilled migrant figure in force since 1 Jan 2026, checked 18 Oct 2026. Official source

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Description (EN)

Job Title

Global Media Relations Spokesperson

Job Description

In this role, you have the opportunity to build and strengthen Philips’ reputation as a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health through meaningful innovation. As part of the Global Communications team, you will represent Philips on key corporate and business topics and help ensure the company communicates with clarity and consistency across markets.

 

Your role:

  • Act as a spokesperson for Philips with international and Dutch media on corporate, business and health technology topics.
  • Support media responses on key company issues, including sensitive and crisis-related matters, in coordination with relevant global and market teams.
  • Develop and deliver clear messaging, statements, media Q&As and briefing materials.
  • Prepare and advise senior executives and subject matter experts for interviews and other media engagements.
  • Build and manage strong relationships with relevant journalists and media outlets.
  • Identify opportunities for Philips leaders to contribute to important public conversations and advance the company’s thought leadership.
  • Work closely with Communications & Brand colleagues and partners in Investor Relations, Legal, business communications and other functions.
  • Monitor media coverage and emerging issues, assess potential reputational impact and recommend appropriate responses.
  • Ensure that media activity aligns with Philips’ global communications priorities and is adapted appropriately for different markets and audiences.

You're the right fit if:

  • A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in media relations, corporate communications or journalism.
  • Proven experience as a company spokesperson, ideally with a background in a communications or agency and experience handling complex or sensitive media issues.
  • Strong skills in positioning, messaging, storytelling and interview delivery.
  • Experience advising senior leaders and influencing stakeholders in a complex, international organization.
  • Excellent judgment and the ability to respond effectively under time pressure.
  • A strong understanding of the media environment and reputation management across traditional and digital channels.
  • Experience in health technology, healthcare or another regulated industry is an advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Dutch, with near-native fluency in both languages.

Compensation & benefits

Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base salary range for this role is EUR 61,200 - EUR 101,900. We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience and the responsibility you'll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations. 

This role is eligible for 3% short term incentive with your rewards linked to both individual performance and company results. We’ll share the full approach with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision. Benefits include hybrid working, paid time-off, health and wellbeing benefits, learning and development opportunities.


How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

This role is an office role.


About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.


  • Learn more about our business here.
  • Discover our rich and exciting history here.
  • Learn more about our purpose here.

If you're interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.


 

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