Do you bring extensive experience in PR and media relations on the German market? Are you motivated by partnering with both internal and external stakeholders and guiding the media strategy? Join us in this key role and become a part of an international and future-looking company transforming the market.
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Vestas is looking for a highly experienced Public Relations and communications profile to implement, oversee and expand our Public Relations and media strategy in Northern Europe with a special focus on Germany. As our Communications & PR Specialist (m/f/d), you'll lead efforts to expand public relations and media engagement while collaborating with public affairs, marketing, and other teams to enhance Vestas' reputation across Germany and Northern Europe.
Responsibilities
We are now seeking to employ a colleague who is highly motivated to advance Vestas' reputation and build cross-functional alignment in a global organization. Your primary responsibilities will be to:
1. Support media and public relations, with a special focus on maturing Vestas' reputation as an increasingly influential player in the energy industry
2. As part of the Communications team establish and build relationships with tier one media
3. Advise members of Regional Management; handling issues management and spokesperson preparation as well as handling media engagements
4. Play a key role as a spokesperson on behalf of Vestas in response to external inquiries
5. You will also work closely with your fellow communication professionals across the globe to ensure close coordination with other activities across Vestas' global channels
Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced media relations professional with great stakeholder management skills and an established media network, especially in Germany. To meet the responsibilities outlined above, the following qualifications are considered valuable:
6. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business
7. Minimum eight years’ experience in positions related to communications and public relations
8. Experience in overseeing PR in a highly profiled company or institution in Germany with global reach
9. Prior substantive professional experience in the energy sectors or related industries
10. Existing relationship with key media, especially in Germany
11. High-level proficiency in written and oral communication in English and German
Competencies
We envision that you are characterised as possessing:
12. Advanced interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with others
13. Clear conceptual thinking with the ability to creatively convert new or existing business information into relevant external communications messages and products
14. Good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and complete tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and consistent quality
15. Able to professionally liaise with executives, media contacts, and other key stakeholders, and capable of devising tactics to grow and engage our external audience
16. Able to work with minimum supervision while effectively handling multiple priorities in a frequently changing and sometimes unpredictable environment
17. Brings a can‑do attitude and a continuous‑improvement mindset
18. Highly motivated, flexible, and professional, with the ability to thrive when facing tight deadlines
What we offer
At Vestas you will join an international environment where you will gain highly relevant work experience from working on a wide range of tasks across continents. We value accountability, collaboration, simplicity and passion in all tasks. Our way of working is constructive, full of initiative, and you will be joined by highly motivated colleagues navigating a varied working environment. No two days are the same, and the job will help build your personal and professional growth.
Additional information
This position is based in Vestas offices in Hamburg, or Berlin, Germany. The role requires the ability to work on-site at least three days per week and will entail some travelling.
We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply no later than //6.
Our commitment to a fair hiring.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
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