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Press relations manager H/F

Permanent contract
Paris
Salary: Not specified
Starting date: May 31, 2023
A few days at home
Experience: > 5 years
Education: Master's Degree

Wecandoo
Wecandoo

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Job description

Based in Paris within the Brand & Communications team, we are looking for our future PR manager. In close collaboration with the Head of Brand & Comms you implement the best public relations tactics in order to increase the share of voice of Wecandoo globally and locally

Here is an overview of your missions:

Press relations

  • You have a solid understanding of the French media landscape, in particular lifestyle, economy, news & business and perfectly know their editorial calendar
  • You already have strong relationships with tier 1 journalists and you continue to strengthen these connexions through follow-up calls, emails and one to one appointments
  • Securing media coverage through innovative media pitch and tactical outreach is your daily focus
  • You use data driven press releases to strengthen our expert positioning as a trendsetter and you ensure the writing and distribution of press files/releases (thought leadership, newsjacking, etc.)
  • You develop the PR & communications toolbox to define the storytelling and messaging around Wecandoo, you lead the editorial and distribution calendar, the monitoring of KPIs, the brand guidelines, the Q&A, the imagery at a global level, etc.
  • You are proactive in creating opportunities (tribunes, interviews, studies, etc.) and ensure our participation in key industry events and awards (awards, trade shows, press conferences)
  • You build Wecandoo’s corporate communication strategy on Twitter: content creation and interaction with journalists

International Coordination

  • You are responsible for sourcing PR agencies in our foreign markets (UK + Belgium + Netherlands)
  • You coordinate the press agencies locally and tell local stories to promote Wecandoo in these new regions, in coordination with the local Communication Manager

Preferred experience

  • You have at least 5 years of experience in press relations and external communications ideally in a BtoC scale-up environnement
  • You already have experience in handling local agencies in an international context
  • You have impeccable writing skills, real interpersonal skills and oral expression
  • You already have a real network with tier 1 journalists
  • You are creative with a strong analytical mind
  • You think “big picture” while having an awareness of operational excellence
  • Bilingual English essential
  • You are passionate about craftsmanship

Recruitment process

Pre-qualification meeting with Head of Brand and Communication
Case study with CMO
Team fit
Meeting with Edouard, co-founder of Wecandoo

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