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Sr. Manager, Communications DACH

Hamburg, DE · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedEUR 96k-EUR 187kDetected 4 days ago
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About the role

  • Joining a passionate, highly collaborative global communications team where being a true team player is essential, you will carve out our narrative to resonate locally with traditional and emerging media.
  • Based in Hamburg, you will work directly alongside the Managing Director of DACH, Lucas Brinkman, supporting his business and sales teams across the region.
  • Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our AI Hub of Excellence based in Zurich, seeking unique opportunities to strengthen Pinterest's core narrative around responsible AI and how we strategically leverage it within the platform.

Responsibilities

  • Lead External Communications in DACH: Own and execute the communications plans and execution across consumer, B2B, corporate, and policy communications across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Drive Brand & Consumer Campaigns: Drive proactive consumer PR initiatives that localize and amplify our global brand campaigns.
  • Amplify the Zurich AI Hub Excellence: Partner with our technical and product teams in Zurich to build compelling narratives around our AI innovation, showcasing how Pinterest leads the industry in responsible AI and content moderation.
  • Executive & Leadership Communications: Partner closely with DACH MD Lucas Brinkman and global executives to support, prepare, and amplify them at top-tier industry events, media appearances, and complex topical narratives.
  • Media & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with journalists and new media across the DACH region. Manage rapid response to high-priority regional issues, ensuring Pinterest is accurately represented.
  • Cross-functional Partnerships: Build collaborative partnerships with regional sales, policy, and marketing teams to ensure alignment on business priorities and protect brand integrity.
  • Exceptional Executive Presence: A proven track record of working directly with, advising, and building trust with senior regional leadership and C-suite executives.
  • Own and execute the communications plans and execution across consumer, B2B, corporate, and policy communications across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
  • Drive proactive consumer PR initiatives that localize and amplify our global brand campaigns.
  • Partner with our technical and product teams in Zurich to build compelling narratives around our AI innovation, showcasing how Pinterest leads the industry in responsible AI and content moderation.

Requirements

  • Minimum 15 Years of Communications Experience: Ideally with a fast-paced technology, digital media, or global platform brand, preferably with experience operating within a US-headquartered corporate environment.
  • Deep Mastery of the DACH Media Landscape: Explicit expertise and established media relationships within Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, spanning business, tech, trade, consumer press and emerging media.
  • Deep alignment with our core policy stances (teen safety, online content moderation, and responsible AI) and the ability to turn complex tech/AI capabilities into mainstream corporate stories.

Nice to have

  • Ideally with a fast-paced technology, digital media, or global platform brand, preferably with experience operating within a US-headquartered corporate environment.
  • We request that the candidate is able to be present in the Hamburg office 1-2 times per and living within a commutable distance.
  • Plus there will be an expectation of travel across the region.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Business level fluency in German and English, with exceptional writing skills and a strong eye for detail in both languages.
  • In-Office Requirement Statement:
  • Relocation Statement:
  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  • The position is also eligible for equity.
  • Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
  • Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
  • Location based applicants
  • €96.000 - €187.000 EUR
  • Our Commitment to Inclusion:
  • Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

Compensation

  • In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position.

Benefits

  • Team Leadership & Agency Management: Act as a supportive line manager to your Berlin-based direct report, fostering a learning-focused environment.

Company info

  • We are looking for a seasoned communications professional to lead communications for Pinterest across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), which represents the fourth largest digital advertising market globally.
  • What we're looking for:

Equal opportunity

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