Pinterest helps people find the inspiration to create a life they love. As a Sr. Communications Specialist you will help to shape the way we tell our story to the press and external audiences across Germany Switzerland and Austria (DACH) with the objective of increasing comprehension that Pinterest is a place to find inspiration to take action on. You will have the opportunity to support the execution of the communications strategy that enables Pinterest to build strong relationships with journalists and influential voices in order to increase relevancy and visibility through earned media including business B2B industry trade and consumer audiences. You will be a part of the global communications team and tell compelling stories of how Pinterest makes a positive impact for people creators and businesses.
What youll do:
- Support communications efforts for Pinterest across audiences in DACH including executing a proactive comms strategy focused on telling the story of how people use Pinterest and how businesses can reach their audiences on the platform
- Monitoring of the regulatory and policy landscape in order to raise awareness influence and shape communications strategies and activities
- Participate in defining communication strategies and priorities
- Work with the sales creator and marketing teams to amplify business creator and marketing activities with press and nonmedia influencers
- Build relationships with key journalists to increase comprehension for the impact that Pinterest makes in peoples lives and the value of Pinterest as a resource for their stories
- Coordinate and draft press materials as well as help to develop story angles that provide value to journalists who report on Pinterest
- Monitor and track press coverage to help shape our future strategy and opportunities
What were looking for:
- 6 years of experience managing business or consumer communications
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Comms Business or Marketing OR equivalent experience
- Detail oriented passion for project management organised and experienced in delivering results with outstanding verbal written and storytelling skills
- Passion and a strong skill set for writing for a news audience
- Creativity with the desire to take risks and try new tactics to generate awareness in a meaningful and thoughtful way
- Experience and appetite for shaping trend data into newsworthy stories that generate comprehension for the impact of Pinterest in peoples lives
- Curiosity and flexibility to execute a strategy that evolves with change inside and outside of the company
- A selfstarter who is proactive can work across teams and under tight deadlines
- Fluency in both German and English
InOffice Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means were not always working in an office but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role will need to be in the office for inperson collaboration approximately 12 times a quarter and needs to be in a commutable distance from our Berlin office.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC