PR Director, EMEA

Responsibilities

• Build a PR and Communications function from the ground up, including hiring PR managers and agencies in key territories.
• Implement PR and corporate communications strategies aligned with organizational goals, values, and brand positioning across internal and external audiences.
• Partner with PR, marketing, sales, and external stakeholders to craft clear, compelling messaging and materials.
• Develop and execute rapid-response communications capabilities in each region.
• Oversee executive speaking engagements, industry conferences, customer events, and internal leadership gatherings.
• Integrate AI into communications workflows to enhance content ideation, creation, and scaling.
• Oversee and optimize the EMEA communications channel ecosystem, including earned media, owned channels, executive communications, and employee engagement tools.
• Lead cross-functional EMEA storytelling initiatives, amplify customer success stories, and elevate executive thought leadership.
• Use data-driven insights and audience research to inform communications strategies.
• Partner with Corporate Communications on crisis and issues communications preparedness and response, coordinating with legal, executive leadership, and functional teams.
• Serve as the central communications hub, ensuring consistency between internal communications, external PR, marketing narratives, and executive messaging.

Requirements

• 12–15 years of experience in in-house corporate communications, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth technology or AI environment.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Experience hiring, onboarding, and managing PR agencies.
• Experience with pre-IPO communications.
• Experience or strong interest in policy and regulatory communications.
• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to distill complex topics into compelling narratives.
• Experience advising senior leaders, executives, and people or human resources teams.
• Strong organizational, process, and project management skills.
• Creativity across communications formats, channels, and storytelling.
• Ability to navigate organizational dynamics and build relationships across all levels.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Based in Europe, ideally in the UK, Germany, or France.

Compensation and Benefits

• Weekly lunch stipend of $75, £75, or the equivalent in local currency.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate mental health budget.
• RRSP matching, 401(k), or pension scheme.
• 100% parental leave top-up for up to six months for either parent.
• Annual enrichment benefits for arts and culture, fitness and wellness, quality time, and workspace improvements.
• Education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
• Six weeks of paid vacation (30 working days).
• Travel budget for remote employees to visit other offices, plus an annual company offsite.
• Coworking benefit for employees not near an office.
• $500 home office stipend.