This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Europe Communications Lead based in Portugal.
Join an innovative communications team at the forefront of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. In this role, you will shape and execute communications strategies across Europe, building strong relationships with media, industry stakeholders, and key opinion leaders. You'll play a critical role in translating complex technical innovations into compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences while protecting and strengthening the organization's reputation. Working closely with cross-functional teams including research, product, legal, marketing, and leadership, you'll help drive impactful messaging across multiple markets. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys influencing public perception of groundbreaking technologies.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Europe Communications Lead based in Portugal.
Join an innovative communications team at the forefront of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. In this role, you will shape and execute communications strategies across Europe, building strong relationships with media, industry stakeholders, and key opinion leaders. You'll play a critical role in translating complex technical innovations into compelling stories that resonate with diverse audiences while protecting and strengthening the organization's reputation. Working closely with cross-functional teams including research, product, legal, marketing, and leadership, you'll help drive impactful messaging across multiple markets. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys influencing public perception of groundbreaking technologies.
Accountabilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies across European markets to strengthen brand visibility and reputation.
- Lead proactive media relations activities, including press outreach, media briefings, announcements, interviews, spokesperson preparation, and reputation management initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, conference organizers, researchers, and other influential industry stakeholders across Europe.
- Create and implement localized communications plans that reflect the cultural, political, and social nuances of different European markets.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, research, engineering, legal, policy, partnerships, and safety to align messaging and communications priorities.
- Draft executive communications materials, including talking points, FAQs, press releases, partnership announcements, investment updates, and expansion communications.
- Manage regional speaking engagements, awards programs, executive appearances, and company-hosted events in collaboration with global communications teams.
- Monitor industry trends, identify storytelling opportunities, and help communicate technical innovations in a clear and engaging manner for a broad audience.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate communications, either within agencies or high-growth technology organizations.
- Proven experience building trusted relationships with top-tier media outlets and journalists across Europe.
- Strong understanding of both traditional and emerging media channels, including research publications, technical communities, podcasts, and digital influencers.
- Exceptional ability to translate highly technical or scientific concepts into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills with experience developing executive communications.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Experience working cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments.
- Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote and internationally distributed team.
- Competitive salary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
- Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere across Europe.
- Opportunity to work alongside leading experts in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
- High-impact role with significant ownership over regional communications strategy.
- Collaborative, international, and innovation-driven work environment.
- Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and equal opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.