# PR Director, EMEA

**Company:** [Cohere](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cohere)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Communications
**Experience:** 12+ years
**Skills:** Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Executive Communication, Crisis Communications, Policy Communications, Regulatory Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Audience Research, Project Management, AI
**Posted:** 2026-07-15

> Leads Cohere’s EMEA PR and corporate communications function, building regional strategy, teams, agency relationships, executive messaging, and crisis-response capabilities. Requires 12–15 years of corporate communications experience, people management, strong writing, and experience working with senior leaders in technology or AI.

## Job Description

## 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.

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