BASEL OFFICE - Junior Recruiting Marketing Manager, Basel

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland or in possession of a valid work permit.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

As the Associate Recruiting Marketing Manager you will support the Recruiting Marketing Team in building Viking’s Employer Brand and running effective recruitment marketing initiatives and projects that ensure a smooth operation of various business units.

This role reports to the Senior Recruiting Marketing Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Social Media

Create and schedule engaging social content for all Viking Careers social media channels.

Prepare Viking Careers’ social media calendar.

Support with increasing Viking Careers’ social media presence.

Paid Media

Find, select and onboard relevant platforms (e.g. job boards, newspapers, magazines).

Assist in launching paid media campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Google.

Events

Support with the preparation and execution of job fairs and other recruiting events.

Assist in advertising and promoting upcoming recruitment events.

Research and select relevant events Viking’s recruiting team can take part in.

Content Creation

Support in creating content (physical and digital) for recruitment purposes.

Assist with recruitment photo/video shoots.

Ensure brand consistency with Viking recruitment partners around the world.

Source user generated content to utilize for recruitment purposes.

Analytics

Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting on social media, paid media, events.

Support ad hoc reporting needs and special projects.

Inventory Management

Manage the inventory of recruitment marketing assets.

Source new physical recruitment marketing assets from various vendors.

Admin

Prepare creative briefs.

Onboard new vendors.

File and archive documents.

Develop and maintain Recruitment Marketing SOPs.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing.

Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Previous experience in content management, preferably within the cruise or travel industry is an advantage.

Solid computer skills, social media tools and platforms, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign), Project Management, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and you are tech-savvy.

Strong qualitative and analytical skills, including manipulating data and reporting.

Driven, flexible, proactive person with a positive attitude and team spirit.

EDUCATION

Completed higher education degree in relevant field (Marketing, Communications, Tourism, Hospitality, HR or related topics).

COMMUNITY&CULTURE

Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace and flexible working hours.

HOW TO APPLY Please apply via our website , including your CV in English and a one-page cover letter to introduce yourself and your interest for the role. For more details about this position, contact us under +41 61 638 60 11. Unsolicited submissions of candidates from agencies will not be considered.

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