Europe Communications Lead

Role overview

This opportunity is presented on behalf of a partner organization, which will handle all applications and follow-up steps. The hiring company is seeking a Europe Communications Lead to be based in Germany.

You will join a forward-looking communications function working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The role centers on building and delivering communications plans across Europe, cultivating strong relationships with media, industry voices, and influential opinion leaders. A key part of the job is turning complex technical developments into clear, engaging narratives for varied audiences while safeguarding and enhancing the organization’s reputation. You will partner closely with teams across research, product, legal, marketing, and leadership to shape effective messaging across several markets. This role suits a seasoned communications professional who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and influencing how breakthrough technologies are perceived.

Key responsibilities

• Design and roll out region-wide communications strategies for European markets that improve brand awareness and protect reputation.
• Run proactive media relations work, including outreach, briefings, press announcements, interviews, spokesperson coaching, and reputation management efforts.
• Develop and sustain relationships with journalists, editors, conference organizers, researchers, and other important industry contacts across Europe.
• Build localized communications plans that take into account the cultural, political, and social context of different European markets.
• Work in close coordination with teams in marketing, product, research, engineering, legal, policy, partnerships, and safety to align priorities and messaging.
• Prepare executive-level communications materials such as talking points, FAQs, press releases, partnership announcements, funding updates, and expansion-related messaging.
• Coordinate regional speaking opportunities, awards submissions, executive appearances, and company events together with global communications teams.
• Track industry developments, spot story angles, and help explain technical innovation in a way that is accessible and compelling to wide audiences.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate communications, gained in agencies or high-growth technology companies.
• Demonstrated success in building trusted connections with leading media outlets and journalists throughout Europe.
• Strong familiarity with both established and newer media formats, including research journals, technical communities, podcasts, and digital influencers.
• Excellent ability to simplify complex technical or scientific ideas into messaging that is easy to understand and persuasive.
• Strong writing, speaking, and presentation capabilities, including experience creating communications for executives.
• Proven track record of handling several projects at once while keeping a sharp eye on detail and deadlines.
• Experience collaborating across technical and business functions in fast-paced and evolving settings.
• Well-developed strategic judgment, stakeholder management skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Comfort working independently as part of a fully remote, internationally distributed team.

Benefits

• Compensation that is competitive and aligned with experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
• A fully remote setup with the flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
• The chance to work with leading specialists in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• A high-ownership position with major influence over regional communications strategy.
• A collaborative, global, and innovation-focused workplace.
• An inclusive environment committed to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity.
• Room for professional growth and career development within a rapidly growing organization.

Additional information

The partner company manages the selection process and all next steps. Applications are reviewed through an AI-assisted matching process designed to assess fit quickly, consistently, and fairly against the role’s core criteria. The top-matching candidates are forwarded to the hiring company, which makes the final decision and handles interviews or assessments internally.

By submitting an application, candidates agree that personal data will be processed to evaluate candidacy and shared with the hiring employer as needed. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Applicants may exercise their rights to access, correct, delete, or object to processing at any time.

The recruitment process may also use AI tools to support tasks such as application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and identification of potential inconsistencies or verification signals in submitted materials. These tools assist recruiters but do not replace human judgment, and all final hiring decisions are made by people. Further details about data processing can be requested directly from the company.