Press Relations Partner

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Internet of Things • Consulting
The Role
Lead Malt's European corporate PR strategy with a UK focus: build top-tier media relationships, shape executive thought leadership, craft narratives and op-eds, manage agency partners, coordinate media activities and support institutional and crisis communications.
Summary Generated by Built In
🪐 Discover our galaxy
 
Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 1,000,000 talented freelancers with 100,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different:
  • A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries
  • A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth
  • Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI
  • A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently
Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here! 🪐
At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive.

Explore your future career 🔭
 
You will join the Corporate Communications & Public Affairs team, working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. Based in London, this role plays a central part in shaping Malt’s European voice and reputation. Your mission: make Malt a reference platform for the future of work, freelancing and AI-enabled talent across Europe.

Key responsibilities ✨

  • Define and deploy Malt’s European corporate PR strategy with a focus on the UK market.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with top-tier journalists and specialist media.
  • Develop executive thought leadership and media positioning for the CEO and "Malt X" spokespersons.
  • Craft compelling narratives and write high-impact papers, op-eds, and briefings that align with business priorities.
  • Manage the communication agency relationship to ensure Malt maintains DNA ownership while driving media clippings.
  • Coordinate media activities including interviews, press events, and ecosystem associations (Tech, HR).
  • Support institutional relations and navigate sensitive or crisis communications when required.

About you 🧑‍🚀

  • Ideally educated to a high level in communications, journalism, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or PR, preferably within the tech ecosystem or senior public sector roles.
  • Extensive network: You possess a large, well-established "address book" of journalist contacts and media relationships.
  • Language skills: English at a native level is mandatory; French is a strong plus.
  • Strategic & Agile: Proven ability to move fast in a scaling organization while managing senior stakeholders and executives.

How to join the mission? 🚀

  • First call with Esra, our Talent Acquisition Partner, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes).
  • Interview with your future manager, Lauréline Tansini, to delve into your experience and the specifics of the role. (45-60 minutes).
  • Home assignment for you to complete, which will be evaluated by Raphaëlle Beguinel in order to assess your technical skills. 
  • Final interview with a C-level executive to discuss Malt’s long-term vision.

Life on planet Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally 💫
 
🤝 Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris.
💻 Remote work: Hybrid remote policy - 3 days office / 2 days home-office.
🏖️ Annual leave: 30 days/year.
📆 Sabbatical: 1 month paid sabbatical once you've been with Malt for 3 years.
📈 Stock options: Every Malter is entitled to stock options.
🩺 Private health insurance: Rewarded for healthy living by our UK provider Bupa.
🚴 Cycle to work scheme: Save on a bike and equipment.
🚊 Season ticket loan: Save on public transport.
💸 Pension: Malt contributes 5% through Aviva.
🐶 Dog friendly office: In the heart of London!
📚 Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to your career, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow.
 
Ready? Get your ticket to Malt 🪐 
 
At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.
 
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Skills Required

  • 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or PR
  • Experience in the tech ecosystem or senior public sector roles
  • Extensive network of journalist contacts and media relationships
  • Native-level English
  • French language skills
  • Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and executives in a scaling organisation
  • Based in London with hybrid availability (3 days office / 2 days home-office)
  • Education in communications, journalism, or a related field
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The Company
HQ: Paris
1,471 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Malt is a platform that connects businesses with freelancers, finding the perfect match for every project. Our mission is to provide everyone with the freedom to choose what work they do and who they do it with. By helping to redefine the world of work and the relationships we have with it we hope to empower everyone to shape their careers to fit exactly what they’re looking for. Malt was founded in 2013 by Vincent Huguet and Hugo Lassiège, who were both joined by Alexandre Fretti as Co-CEO in 2020. In March 2022, Malt acquired Comatch, enabling us to create a dedicated category for independent management consultants and interim executives where clients can access vetted expertise, known as Malt Strategy. We have now gained the trust of more than 550,000 freelancers and 70,000 clients, becoming one of the leading marketplaces for freelance talent. We are currently operational in nine countries and regions: Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Nordics, Spain, Switzerland, the UAE and the UK. Malt has evolved into a successful scaleup with more than 700 employees from 44 different nationalities, who share the same values of care, ambition, joy and autonomy. Join us and become part of the future of work!

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