Director, Public Affairs and Communication, Southern Europe

Job Description

Communications and Public Affairs Director for Southern Europe

WeWork is currently seeking a Communications and Public Affairs Director for Southern Europe. This full-time position will be based in Paris and will report to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs for EMEA, based in London. The position will offer the right candidate a unique opportunity to join the world's leading co-working and space as a service platform and help tell our story across Southern Europe.

The primary objective of the role is to develop and implement different strategic communications plans and initiatives to promote WeWork to a number of different audiences. The Communications and Public Affairs Director will work in a fast-moving cross-functional organisation with both internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Develop and implement a wide range of proactive communications plans and initiatives to promote WeWork in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium
• Manage and act as the primary contact for our in-market local agencies on a day-to-day basis
• Manage public perceptions of the WeWork brand, providing recommendations on issues management and keeping a close eye on media coverage
• Assess speaking engagement opportunities and manage those opportunities from decision through to the event itself
• Prepare executives in advance of interview opportunities with messaging and prep
• Work with Public Affairs leads in the team based across EMEA on projects
• Work with the events team to vet opportunities for media interest and secure media to cover WeWork events
• Sign off on messaging for executive presentations and other forms of collateral, such as external invitations, etc.

Experience/Qualifications

• Fluent in English and French (verbal and written)
• At least 8 years of communications experience, including either experience managing agencies, or experience working for an agency
• Be a strong self-starter who is eager to make their mark in a fast-paced organisation
• Experience working across various markets and/or regions
• Ability to develop strategic communications plans and advise senior leaders on communications strategy while also delivering at the tactical/operational level – this person should be able to conceptualise a media strategy, as well as work directly with reporters to implement it
• Excellent organisation, communication, writing and presentation skills: experience working across multiple levels, functions and regions
• Experience with a wide range of communication channels including digital, broadcast, and print, with an in depth knowledge of the media and strong media contacts

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.