Communications Manager (CEE Region)

GCS Recruitment; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid setup

Opportunity for extension

Job summary

GCS Recruitment partners with a leading travel and technology platform to recruit a Communications Manager for the Central & Eastern Europe region. The role supports shaping the brand story across CEE and requires a strong media relations network across the region.

You will develop and execute diverse campaigns, build journalist and influencer relationships, and collaborate with Marketing, Legal, and external agencies to drive impactful results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in communications, PR, corporate communications, or related fields.
• Strong experience across CEE markets.
• Established media network and proven media relations expertise.
• Experience managing high-profile communications campaigns and media inquiries.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for travel, technology, culture, and current affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute consumer, corporate, product, and influencer communications campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, creators, and influencers across the region.
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations, including press inquiries and reputation management.
• Create compelling stories tied to travel, culture, current events, and consumer trends.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Operations, and external PR agencies to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Support influencer and creator partnerships for local market initiatives.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing

Stakeholder mgmt

Influencer partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Media databases

Job description

Communications Manager (CEE Region)

Location: Berlin (Hybrid) or Remote within Germany (must be available to work from the Berlin office every other week)

Contract: 12 Months (potential extension)

We're partnering with a leading global travel and technology platform that connects millions of people through unique travel experiences. We're looking for an experienced Communications Manager to help shape the brand's story across Central & Eastern Europe (CEE).

What You'll Do?

• Develop and execute consumer, corporate, product, and influencer communications campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, creators, and influencers across the region.
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations, including press inquiries and reputation management.
• Create compelling stories tied to travel, culture, current events, and consumer trends.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Operations, and external PR agencies to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Support influencer and creator partnerships for local market initiatives.

What We're Looking For?

• 8+ years of experience in Communications, PR, Corporate Communications, or related fields.
• Strong experience across CEE markets.
• Established media network and proven media relations expertise.
• Experience managing high-profile communications campaigns and media inquiries.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for travel, technology, culture, and current affairs.

Why Join?

• Work with a globally recognized consumer brand
• Lead high-impact communications initiatives across Europe
• Flexible remote/hybrid setup
• Opportunity for contract extension