Associate Director, PR & Communications

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Execute Global Communications Strategy: Design and implement a comprehensive, multi-channel communications strategy that aligns with our business objectives and enhances our corporate reputation globally. This includes creating compelling narratives and ensuring message consistency across all regions.
• Lead Global Media Relations: Serve as a primary spokesperson and cultivate strong relationships with top-tier international media, market leaders, and high-profile influencers (including celebrities and key opinion leaders). You will proactively identify and secure high-impact media opportunities to tell our story.
• Navigate Complex Issues & Crisis Communications: With a steady hand, lead our crisis communication efforts, developing and executing strategies to protect the company's reputation in challenging situations.
• Drive Executive Communications & Thought Leadership: Partner with our senior leadership to develop our public profiles through media training, speaking engagements, and crafting compelling thought leadership platforms.
• Manage a Global Network: Oversee our global network of PR agencies, ensuring they are delivering exceptional results and providing a strong return on investment.
• Champion Internal Communications: Foster a vibrant and informed internal culture by developing and executing an internal communications program that engages and aligns our global teams with our company's mission and values.
• Data-Driven Insights: Measure the impact of our PR and communications efforts, using data and analytics to refine our strategies and demonstrate value to the business.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive Experience: 8-10 years of progressive experience in public relations and corporate communications, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a global organisation. In-house experience at a publicly traded technology company is highly desirable. 
• Strategic & Results-Oriented: A strategic thinker who can connect communication initiatives to business objectives and is driven by measurable results. A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required.
• Global Mindset: Proven experience developing and executing successful communication strategies across multiple international markets, with a deep understanding of the nuances of different media landscapes and cultural contexts.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: A gifted writer and speaker with the ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, and compelling messages. Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential; proficiency in other languages is a strong plus.
• Strong Media Relations Acumen: A robust network of contacts across the global media landscape and a proven track record of securing high-quality media coverage.
• Crisis Management Expertise: Demonstrable experience in successfully managing complex and sensitive communication issues with a calm and strategic approach.
• Collaborative Leader: A natural leader and team player, with experience managing and mentoring a team of communication professionals and agency partners across different time zones.
• Candidates with potential but less direct experience will be considered for a Senior Manager position.