Communications Manager, EU

Reports To

VP, Global Communications

What You Will Be Doing

ChargePoint is recruiting a capable, motivated, and creative professional to join our Global Communications team. Driving all aspects of European Communications in a high-visibility role, the position will have a direct hand in the four core competencies of the department: Social Media, Corporate Communications, Public Relations and Internal Communications. The ideal candidate will desire a generalist position with exposure to all aspects of the department and all of the European markets we operate in.

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Working closely with the Global Communications team, you will develop and execute bespoke communication strategies for ChargePoint's core European markets.
• Ensure HQ-led campaigns are best adapted and executed to drive results in Europe.
• Act as a partner to the European commercial team, finding communication solutions for their challenges and opportunities.

In Social Media and content:

• Drive growth, engagement, and brand awareness across channels.
• Localize ChargePoint's social media efforts, generating regionally relevant and effective content.
• Identify key thought leaders, encourage active coverage across their platforms, and build direct relationships on behalf of the company.
• Manage cross-functional elements of social media, liaising with customer support and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to drive successful launches and campaigns.

Corporate Communications:

• Seek out, apply for, prepare and staff Executive speaking opportunities
• Act as a communication partner to marketing and policy stakeholders
• Support VP of Communications with reporting materials and presentations for the region
• Track and maintain European communications calendar + precesses

Public Relations:

• Drive company PR efforts across Europe.
• Direct ownership of, and engagement with, top-tier media contacts as a "white glove" resource.
• Ownership of press releases, interview prep documents, presentation material, media pitches, and similar PR content.
• Maintain media lists and related assets in impeccable order

Internal Communications:

• Develop and distribute relevant communications material to keep employees engaged and informed.
• Be an enthusiastic and energetic Internal Communications leader, bringing the employee base across Europe "closer" to our teams on other continents.
• Curate EU specific employee advocacy content to empower employees to act as advocates for the brand.

Requirements

• 7-12 years of Communications or Public Relations experience in automotive, technology, or a similar space which intersects with the world of EV charging
• Business proficiency in English and German is a must, with French being a major plus
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with the AP style guide
• Track record of proactively developing and executing communications plans in multiple European markets.
• The ability to flawlessly develop a wide range of communication materials without editorial support.
• Enjoys a balance of thinking and doing, as this role requires both.
• A passion for electric mobility and renewable energy.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment with a workload spread across diverse subject matter

Location

Munich, Germany OR Radstadt, Austria

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