We are looking for a Head of Communications who will own and drive the companies media presence and external narrative in the US and Europe. This role requires a hands‐on communications leader with an established network of journalist and media relationships who can engage press directly, shaping how the world understands the company.
The role sits within the Marketing & Communications function, and operates as the primary point of contact for all earned media, executive communications, and reputation management. The right candidate substantially reduces the company's dependency on external PR agencies by building robust in‐house communications capability.
Key Responsibilities Direct Media Relations – US & Europe Own the journalist and media relationship network across top‐tier technology, business, and AI press in the US and Europe — and cultivate it continuously.
Pitch and place stories directly with reporters and editors, without intermediary agencies, maximising earned media coverage for products, funding, partnerships, and thought leadership.




Serve as the first point of contact for inbound media enquiries; develop and enforce a clear, fast response process.
Build and maintain a living map of key media contacts, editorial calendars, and coverage opportunities by region and outlet.
In‐House PR Capability & Reduced Vendor Dependence Transition core PR activities from external agencies to an in‐house model, ensuring quality and speed without sacrificing coverage reach.
Define the appropriate use and scope of external PR partners, managing them as focused specialists rather than primary communicators.
Develop scalable processes and tooling for press release drafting, media outreach, coverage tracking, and crisis response.
Drive media visibility for the CEO and leadership team through interviews, by‐lines, speaking engagements, and editorial placements.
Prepare executives for media interactions: briefings, Q&A; prep, messaging discipline.
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