Communications & Public Relations Manager

Role Summary:

As the Communications & PR Manager, you are the primary owner of the external communications strategy in your market(s). You are responsible for defining and executing a proactive, locally-relevant communications plan that aligns with the company's global objectives while responding to the unique opportunities and challenges of your region. You will lead media relations, thought leadership, press events, and crisis communications efforts, maintaining close and regular contact with key internal and external stakeholders. A key part of your mission is also to lead, coordinate, and foster the professional growth of the communications specialists under your supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, implement, and continuously refine the country-level communications and PR strategy, aligned with the company's global positioning and adapted to local needs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for national and regional media, government stakeholders, partners, and internal teams.
• Lead and manage the local press office operation: oversee the production, approval, and dissemination of press releases, media advisories, Q&As, and opinion pieces.
• Ensure consistent messaging across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels.
• Design and execute press and influencer events that drive awareness and media interest.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with national and local journalists, editors, and key opinion leaders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team in your market, providing media training and preparing them for press interactions.
• Represent the company at high-level meetings, interviews, press briefings, and public forums.
• Identify potential reputational risks and lead crisis communication responses when needed.
• Analyze communication performance, track media coverage, and produce actionable reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing, policy, and operational teams to ensure messaging alignment and impact.
• Lead, coordinate, and ensure the development and performance of the communications specialists under your supervision. Provide guidance, feedback, and training to help them grow professionally and deliver impactful work.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or journalism, with at least 2 years in a managerial or strategic role.
• Proven track record of owning and driving PR strategy at a national level.
• Experience leading teams and developing junior talent.
• Excellent media relations skills and a strong network of journalist contacts.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities.
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities under tight deadlines.
• High degree of autonomy and sense of ownership.
• Experience managing complex communications issues and navigating crisis scenarios.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working cross-functionally and with senior leadership.

Nice to have:

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environment.
• Knowledge of public affairs or regulatory communications
• Experience coordinating with international teams or global brand offices.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication capabilities, depending on the market.

Benefits and Perks:

• Fever 40% discount: This discount is for personal use only.
• Free Candlelight Event: This voucher is for single use only and valid for 2 people.
• Health insurance: We offer private health insurance, managed by Niva Bupa. This is paid 100% by Fever.
• English lessons fully paid by Fever.
• You have a total of 27 days of annual leave: 15 working days of vacation per year + 12 working days between casual and sick leave per year.
• You can enjoy the afternoon off on your birthday if it falls on a working day. It's our way of helping you celebrate!
• Possibility of remote working from home!

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