Senior Consultant, Communications

Duties:

• Planning and executing highly successful global PR campaigns.
• Managing day-to-day internal and external communications on behalf of clients in different emerging technology sectors.
• Delivering exceptional client service to support client retention and organic growth.
• Drafting, editing, and reviewing press materials.
• Handling proactive and reactive media relations.
• Issuing press releases and pitching to reporters globally.
• Overseeing the successful servicing of multiple client accounts.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with influential media to secure positive, impactful press coverage.
• Leading issues management and crisis response efforts on behalf of clients.
• Conducting workshops, media training and status update meetings with senior clients.
• Leading a small, high-performance team of PR professionals, specifically: allocating resources and managing workloads; and supporting team members’ ongoing professional development.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for clients to move their brands and businesses forward.
• Bringing fresh ideas and a positive, entrepreneurial outlook as we continue to improve our services and grow our organisation.

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum of 4 years’ recent communications experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Business-level English fluency and German capabilities required.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to identify opportunities for clients.
• Excellent knowledge of the media landscape.
• Ability to communicate clearly and present complex information in a concise and clear form.
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in successfully managing crisis communications.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead teams.
• Passion for mentoring and coaching more junior colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal/soft skills.
• Motivated to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of social, organizational and professional standards in job-related activities.