Communications Manager

BlaBlaCar; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BlaBlaCar, a global leader in carpooling and travel solutions, is seeking a Communications Manager to enhance its corporate communication strategies in Spain. The role involves collaboration with international teams and local leadership to craft effective messaging and maintain media relations, making it vital for the company's growth in a key market.

Servicios

Support for home office equipment

At least 22 days of holiday annually

Local meal plan policies

Unlimited free carpooling and international bus rides

Opportunities for personal growth

Regular team-building events

Mental health support

Paid leave, including 'Member Day'

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications and PR, preferably in digital mobility.
• Deep knowledge of the Spanish media landscape.
• Experience in developing communication strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with teams to craft a communication strategy.
• Define company positioning and messaging for Spain.
• Manage media opportunities and draft press releases.

Conocimientos

Fluency in Spanish

Proficiency in English

Crisis Management

Content Creation

Media Relations

Descripción del empleo

BlaBlaCar is the world's leading community-based travel network connecting over 100 million members across 21 countries, facilitating carpooling, bus, and train travel. By sharing rides and filling empty seats, our community helps avoid 2.5 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.

We are a global and diverse team of 800 people from 50 nationalities, headquartered in Paris. We continuously seek innovative ways to leverage technology to make travel more affordable, convenient, flexible, and sustainable. We are also eager to connect with individuals passionate about making a positive impact.

Your Mission

We are seeking a Communications Manager to develop and execute BlaBlaCar's corporate and consumer communication strategies in Spain, a key market for us. You will collaborate with the Global Communications Team and local leadership to define and implement appropriate positioning and messaging for Spain.

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with local and international teams to craft a communication strategy aligned with Spain's market needs across various sectors such as business, marketing, branding, and government relations.
• Define and roll out the company's positioning and messaging, balancing headquarters guidance with local insights, primarily with our Head of Marketplace in Spain.
• Develop the B2B and consumer PR strategy supporting company objectives using a diverse channel mix.
• Act as a local spokesperson, conduct media interviews, prepare speaking notes, and craft key messages reflecting communication goals.
• Identify media opportunities, draft press releases, op-eds, and other materials to enhance brand awareness and support business goals.
• Manage the local PR agency to set objectives, gather ideas, and monitor performance.
• Ensure consistent communication across all channels, including PR, marketing, customer service, and government relations.

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications and PR, preferably in digital mobility or marketplace industries.
• Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written) and proficient in English.
• Strong expertise in developing communication strategies, including positioning and crisis management.
• Deep knowledge of the Spanish media landscape, including social media.
• Preferred: experience in social media, content creation, and multimedia tools.
• Excellent content creation and messaging skills tailored to target audiences.
• Ability to leverage business insights to craft effective PR strategies.

What We Offer:

• Support for home office equipment.
• At least 22 days of holiday annually.
• Local meal plan policies.
• Unlimited free carpooling and international bus rides with BlaBlaCar.
• Opportunities for personal growth through training, mentorship, and internal mobility, plus employee stock ownership.
• Regular team-building events.
• Mental health support.
• Paid leave, including 'Member Day'.

Interested in joining us? Here’s the hiring process:

• A 45-minute video call with a Talent Acquisition Manager to discuss your background and expectations.
• A 60-minute video interview with Itziar García Sagarzazu, our Global Head of Communications.
• An exercise to assess your technical skills, followed by a discussion with stakeholders.
• A 30-minute video call with Florent Bannwarth, Head of Marketplace Spain.
• A 15-minute final interview with our SVP of Business, Adrien Tahon.

Required Experience: Manager level

Key Skills: Internal Control, Accounting and Auditing, Accounts Handling, General Services, Elevator, Brand

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1