Intern in Public Affairs (Male/Female)

Internship in Public Affairs (limited 6 months, 80-100%, all genders)

Aviation plays a vital role in connecting people and enhancing the economy, yet it also presents significant environmental challenges. At SWISS, it is our responsibility to navigate these complex interests and foster dialogue with stakeholders, ensuring we uphold our mission as the Airline of Switzerland.

Starting date: November 01, 2025

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Facts

• Location: Zürich/Kloten
• Employment level: University internship
• Function: Other
• Working time: Full-time or part-time
• Salary: CHF 2,500.- gross per month for Bachelor and Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education students or graduates / CHF 3,000.- gross per month for Master students or graduates
• Publishing date: 08-05-2025

Tasks

Join the Public Affairs team and gain in-depth insights into the functioning of an airline and its challenges in the public and political spheres.

• Monitor relevant topics and key stakeholders
• Assess the effects of legislation and political processes on SWISS
• Manage internal consultation processes and edit public submissions
• Support communication of SWISS's position on relevant political topics
• Represent SWISS's interests towards external stakeholders
• Develop and implement projects on current political affairs
• Edit recurring reports on political topics

Contact

Ronald Abegglen
Public Affairs
Swiss International Air Lines AG
Email: recruiting.services@swiss.com

Benefits

• Subsidized parking or public transport
• Company health management
• 25 days of annual vacation
• Flight benefits
• Employee and networking events
• Remote working (e.g. from home)
• Flexible work hours and part-time working models
• Discounts
• Diversity programs

Behind the Scenes

Watch our video: Join SWISS

Our shared goal is to provide every customer with a remarkable flight experience. We consistently strive to go the extra mile in every aspect, worldwide. Become a part of the SWISS team and immerse yourself in an exciting world where your job transforms into a lasting adventure.

Requirements

• Preferred workload of 100% for this position
• HF diploma, Bachelor's, or Master's students or graduates (HF diploma & Bachelor students must have completed at least three semesters) in (international) law, international relations, economics, political science, or history
• In-depth knowledge of the Swiss political system and a basic understanding of aviation
• Strong ability to edit texts on complex issues for diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Native speaker of German or French with proficiency in the other language
• Very good spoken and written English skills
• Proficient in MS Office

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Company

About Swiss International Air Lines AG

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland's premier air carrier. Equipped with one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is committed to providing exceptional service through direct flights from Zurich and Geneva, seamlessly connecting Switzerland to Europe and beyond. Our Swiss WorldCargo division specializes in a comprehensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services tailored for high-value, time-sensitive, and care-intensive consignments.

Embodying Switzerland's cherished values, SWISS is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of products and services. With ambitious CO2 targets, we aim to halve our 2019 net CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2050, particularly through fostering sustainable aviation fuels. As a proud member of the Lufthansa Group and the Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline network, we continue to set the standard for excellence in air travel.

Visit us at: www.swiss.com

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