Responsibilities

The Communications Manager is part of the Marketing & Communications team that is responsible for building and safeguarding the Whale TV and Whale TV+ brands and reports to the VP Marketing & Communications. Your responsibilities include:

• Create & nurture strong relationships with media and industry analysts.
• Build awareness with trade & consumer press for Whale TV and Whale TV+ in key countries
• Launch new products and services through clever tactics that make us stand out.
• Make sure we are in the news cycle, even when we don’t have major launches.
• Manage the global news calendar by collaborating with the wider team and external partners.
• Being a trusted advisor to executives and stakeholders throughout the company.
• Write talking points, press releases, Q&As, blogs and other communications assets.
• Drive a solid internal communications strategy together with Human Resources.
• Preparing speakers for trade events with messaging and guidance.
• Training executives and being a spokesperson when the heat is on.
Prevent and manage crisis situations with care.

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Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Communications/PR in a comparable environment. If you have worked in the TV, Connected TV or Streaming world that is a plus.
• You bring a wealth of existing relationships in the trade media plus a great understanding of the current media landscape in Europe.
• Completed bachelor or university degree in Media, Communication, Journalism, or a comparable qualification.
• You have a passion for making complex things sounds remarkably simple.
• Teamwork is your second nature, and you have experience in working cross borders.
• You are fluent in English in both written and verbal communication, additional languages are a plus.
• You have a strategic brain, a hands-on mentality and are willing to travel.

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What We Offer

• An opportunity to help shape the future of TV!
• A competitive compensation package.
• Space for your own ideas and opportunities for personal development.
• Great work life balance through a flexible working hour model and the ability to work from home.
A dynamic, multicultural, and professional team where everyone takes responsibility.

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Position requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Communications/PR
• A valid and permanent work permit for Germany or The Netherlands is mandatory

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Interested? Please send your resume: hr@whaletv.com!