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EuropeCommunicationsManager(12MonthFixedTermContract)
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“Europe Communications Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) at Canva. Skills: Communications strategy, Media relations, Agency management, Spokesperson training. Lead communications across France, Germany and Spain. Own strategy for three European markets”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive awareness; Drive trust; Drive growth for Canva; Build momentum; Strengthen reputation; Accelerate growth
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive communications experience, Track record of securing top-tier coverage, Managing local agency partners, Exceptional media relations skills, Established network of journalist contacts, Confidence to build relationships with senior reporters, Experience developing integrated communications strategies, B2B communications experience, AI communications experience, Ability to translate complex narratives, Operate across multiple markets simultaneously, Balancing competing priorities, French language skills
Nice to Have
Experience across France, Germany and Spain, German or Spanish an advantage
What You'll Do.
Lead communications across France
Own strategy for three European markets
Shape direction and set priorities
Build and manage media relationships
Build relationships with reporters
Manage local agency partners
Set direction for agencies
Guide agencies to deliver results
Build and support a bench of local spokespeople
Build thought leadership platforms for leaders
Manage briefing and preparing spokespeople
Partner cross-functionally with local teams
Ensure communications activity supports business goals
Connect global and local narratives
Serve as link between global and local teams
Ensure story is consistent and culturally relevant
Maintain momentum across markets
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with colleagues across EMEA; Work closely with wider global comms team; Partner cross-functionally; Work closely with local sales leaders; Work closely with growth managers; Work closely with partnership teams; Connect global and local communications teams
Communication Scope
Translate complex narratives; Compelling stories; Culturally relevant stories
Full Job Description
12 Month Contract Join the team redefining how the world experiences design. Hey, hello, hiya, g'day, mabuhay, kia ora, 你好, hallo, vítejte! Thanks for stopping by. We know job hunting can be a little time consuming and you're probably keen to find out what's on offer, so we'll get straight to the point. Where and how you can work For this role, you'll be based out of Germany, putting you at the heart of one of Canva's most exciting European markets and closer to the ground across France, Germany and Spain. You'll work closely with colleagues across EMEA and the wider global comms team. What you'd be doing in this role As Canva scales, change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. This will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working, but this will likely evolve. At the moment, this role is focused on: * Leading communications across France, Germany and Spain: You'll own the strategy for three of Canva's biggest European markets, shaping the direction, setting the priorities, and driving a constant drumbeat of product, technology, corporate, and consumer news in these markets. * Building and managing strong media relationships: You’ll build relationships with reporters across France, Germany, and Spain, ensuring Canva remains top of mind and shows up in everyday conversation. * Managing local agency partners: You’ll manage agencies in Germany and Spain, setting the direction, reviewing work, and guiding them to deliver exceptional results that drive awareness, trust, and growth for Canva. * Building and supporting a bench of local spokespeople: You'll build strong thought leadership platforms for Canva leaders across Europe, and you’ll manage briefing and preparing them ahead of media interviews and events. * Partnering cross-functionally: You'll work closely with local sales leaders, growth managers, and partnership teams to ensure communications activity supports our broader business goals. * Connecting gl
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