I am a strategic communications professional with broad experience. I am passionate about meaningful communication that connects people, purpose and performance. I build external presentations, marketing strategies and editorial programs for universities and complex organisations, translating insights into clear messages and measurable results.

Sabine Hüttche

I am a strategic communications professional with broad experience. I am passionate about meaningful communication that connects people, purpose and performance. I build external presentations, marketing strategies and editorial programs for universities and complex organisations, translating insights into clear messages and measurable results.

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I am a strategic communications professional with broad experience. I am passionate about meaningful communication that connects people, purpose and performance.

I build external presentations, marketing strategies and editorial programs for universities and complex organisations, translating insights into clear messages and measurable results.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of University Communications, Executive Office at Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik (HfH)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2025
Led the development and execution of the external presentation and marketing strategy for HfH; provided university-wide communications consulting for specialists; steered marketing projects, including the Center for Early Childhood Special Education; contributed to the Political Communication strategy to strengthen collaboration with supporting cantons; implemented monitoring and quality management to continuously develop the communications department; editorial management of the university magazine and the annual report; managed media relations and proactive topic placements; led the New HfH Website project (concept, tender process, agency collaboration, accessibility, content migration, go-live February 2021); collaborated with partners such as associations, publishers and other universities; responsible for newsroom with editorial planning; produced interviews, reports and news for multiple channels; worked closely with event management and science communication; led a team of exper
Communication and Marketing Specialist at Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik (HfH) – Zurich
June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2017
Managed media relations (planning, organization, triage, staff consulting, media monitoring); executed marketing campaigns (e.g., for new degree programs); produced video projects for the professional field; contributed to website content and image brochures; ghostwrote and edited texts; collaborated with publishers; advertisement planning including Google Ads.
Freelance PR Consultant (and professional training) at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Provided PR consulting and professional training; managed client projects and communications coaching during a family break.
Editor and Editorial Staff, Marketing and Communication at Kinderkanal von ARD und ZDF, MDR
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008
Concept development and execution of cross-media PR campaigns; briefed executives for media appearances.
Head of Marketing and PR at COMMERCY AG
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Head of Marketing and PR for Weimar/New York; led cross-border campaigns and communications initiatives.
Freelance PR Consultant at Erfurt, Hamburg, and Munich
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Independent PR consulting across multiple markets and client contexts.
Account Director / Account Manager at Text 100, Munich/London and Stinnes Marketing Consulting, Munich
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2000
Led client accounts, developed PR and communications strategies, and managed cross-market campaigns.

Education

M.A. in Media Management at Bauhaus University Weimar
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Diplom-Kauffrau, Univ. (equivalent to Master’s Degree) at Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Agility for Communication Professionals
July 1, 2023 - February 16, 2026
Corporate Newsroom: Editor-in-Chief Training
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Leading Communication Departments
January 1, 2021 - February 16, 2026
Conducting Virtual Conversations
January 1, 2021 - February 16, 2026
Saying and Meaning
January 1, 2021 - February 16, 2026
Project Management
January 1, 2019 - February 16, 2026
Team Leadership
January 1, 2018 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Other