Senior Corporate Communications Lead WM
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Job Summary
About Pasqal
PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.
Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.
In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry.
Job Description
The Role
We are looking for a Senior PR Lead to build and own Pasqals Global media presence at a defining moment for the company and for the quantum computing industry.
You will be Pasqals primary voice to media the day-to-day interface with our communications agencies based in the US and in France and a key contributor to the investor narrative. You will report to the VP Marketing in Paris and work in close coordination with the CEO CTO and executive team on all communications.
Media Relations US & Global
Build and manage relationships with tier-1 financial technology and science journalists: Wall Street Journal Financial Times Bloomberg Reuters CNBC The Information Wired MIT Technology Review and others
Own the press release pipeline: from drafting and editing to legal clearance coordination partner approvals and wire distribution
Manage embargo strategy for major announcements: product launches partnerships funding milestones customer achievements.
Serve as primary point of contact for all incoming media inquiries
Executive Communications
Prepare and media-train the CEO and CTO for broadcast appearances
Draft bylines and thought leadership content for senior executives
Develop and maintain key message frameworks for investor-facing and media-facing audiences
Coordinate executive media schedules around key events
Agency & Partner Coordination
Serve as the daily interface with our Comunications Agency ensuring briefings are sharp timelines are met and outputs are on-narrative
Coordinate with partner and customer communications teams on joint press releases and announcement sequencing
Narrative & Content
Own the Pasqal media: investor-grade positioning technology differentiation commercial traction
Monitor competitor and sector coverage and provide strategic recommendations
Identify and develop proactive story angles that keep Pasqal in the news cycle between major announcements
Contribute to the IR website content press kit and media contact database
Digital Amplification
Coordinate with Nasdaqs PR team and ongoing amplification
Work on paid media campaigns around major announcements ensuring targeting is aligned with investor and media audiences
About you
8 years of PR experience with a strong track record in enterprise communications and technology
Demonstrated experience managing communications for a listed company or supporting a company through an IPO SPAC or significant fundraise
Deep existing relationships with US financial and technology media
Strong understanding of regulations quiet period rules and the communications constraints that come with being a public company
Experience working with external PR agencies
Writing skills
Ability to operate across time zones: your core team is in Paris your media targets are global
Fluency in English required; French is a plus but not required
What we offer
Remote possible
Type of contract : Permanent
A key role in a growing start-up
Free time to train and go to conferences/meetups
Recruitment process
An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist of 45.
An exchange with Florence VP Marketing
A meeting with the team
An offer!
PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender ethnicity age religion or sexual orientation.
About Company
Joining Pasqal will give you the opportunity to take an active part in the rapid development of a DeepTech scale-up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. You will be directly involved in one of the biggest challenges shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century ... View more
