Director, PR & Communications, EMEA

Role Overview

This is a six-month fixed-term leadership opportunity for a PR and communications professional based in Germany. The role covers Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and is centered on building and protecting reputation while driving high-impact storytelling for major international campaigns and initiatives.

You will combine strategic communication planning with active media engagement, campaign delivery, and senior-level stakeholder coordination. The position involves working across regions and time zones with internal teams and external agencies in a high-visibility, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver public relations and communications plans across EMEA, making sure they support global priorities and campaign goals.
• Cultivate and sustain strong media relationships with leading journalists across news, entertainment, policy, business, and lifestyle coverage.
• Develop story angles and pitch narratives that highlight organisational impact, campaigns, and executive thought leadership.
• Lead PR execution for large campaigns, events, partnerships, and special projects spanning multiple international markets.
• Direct outside PR agencies across regions so messaging stays aligned and results remain consistent.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders in marketing, policy, partnerships, and executive leadership to coordinate communication efforts.
• Handle planning and on-the-ground coordination for press events, interviews, briefings, and other media-facing activities.

Experience and Requirements

• Bring 5 to 8+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or media, ideally gained in global campaigns, entertainment, politics, or advocacy settings.
• Maintain a strong network of media contacts across respected EMEA outlets in news, entertainment, business, and policy.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and speaking, with the ability to simplify complex subjects into compelling messages.
• Have a track record of delivering large-scale PR campaigns, press events, and media activations in international environments.
• Stay highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities in demanding, fast-paced conditions.
• Work effectively across cultures, time zones, and senior stakeholder groups.
• Combine strategic thinking with a practical, detail-oriented approach to execution.

Benefits

• Monthly compensation of £5,500.
• Chance to lead prominent global campaigns with meaningful real-world impact.
• Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional international teams.
• Opportunity to contribute in a mission-led organisation focused on large-scale social impact.
• Responsibility for international media strategy and major global events.
• Inclusive, flexible culture that supports autonomy and ownership.

Additional Information

This opportunity is posted on behalf of a partner company that manages applications and the hiring process from this point onward. The partner company will handle all next steps, including review, interviews, and assessments.

Data Privacy and Hiring Process

Applications are assessed through an AI-assisted matching process designed to review candidates fairly against the role’s main requirements. The shortlist is then passed to the hiring company, which makes the final hiring decisions and manages all subsequent steps.

By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data for candidate evaluation and sharing relevant information with the employer under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to processing at any time.

AI tools may be used during parts of the recruitment workflow, such as resume review, application analysis, response assessment, or flagging inconsistencies. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final decisions are made by people.