Head of Communications - Southern Europe
October 10
Description
• Develop communications plans for Southern Europe that support business needs and manage day-to-day execution. • Proactively identify and tell stories that show the benefits of OpenAIs technologies in Southern Europe and build trust in our company. • Forge deep relationships with media and handle enquiries on a number of issues. • Identify public speaking and media opportunities and prepare and brief spokespeople. • Be a core member of the French office team, providing strategic counsel and support. • Brief and prepare executives in France and from the US. • Partner cross-functionally with teams including GTM, Legal, Global Affairs, Research, etc.
Requirements
• 12+ years of professional PR and Media Relations experience. • Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with media, commentators, creators executives, partners, and other stakeholders. • Experience in corporate, b2b, technology, and consumer communications - across traditional media and online platforms, knowledge of AI. • Proven experience of supporting and briefing executives (local and from the US) • Experience working in international roles for global companies • Experience managing agency partners. • Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken). Spanish and Italian not required, but helpful. • Passion for new technologies and helping people understand them. • Strong network of contacts within French media outlets, including national and regional press, trade media, and digital platforms. • Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages. • Experience handling sensitive issues with the media. • Comfortable in a fast paced environment managing high profile stories under tight deadlines. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Knowledge of French and Southern Europe cultural and business landscape to tailor PR strategies effectively.
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