EMEA Strategic Communications Lead - Exec Visibility & Media

FM; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Incentive plan

Life and disability insurance

Pension plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

FM seeks an experienced Strategic Communications Lead for the EMEA region to drive external communications, media relations, and thought leadership across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will work with regional leaders, marketing teams, SMEs and agencies to build earned media visibility.

The role requires strong news judgment, business acumen, and a track record in managing agencies and executing integrated communications programs. Occasional international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 9+ years of PR/communication experience in corporate or agency settings.
• Ability to translate technical topics for Tier 1 media audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop external communications strategy aligned to business goals in EMEA.
• Lead media relations programs and agency oversight to raise FM's profile.
• Collaborate with executives and SMEs on thought leadership and content.
• Manage multiple priorities with strict deadlines and travel as needed.

Skills

Public relations experience

Media translation of topics

Journalist relationships

Global collaboration

Digital storytelling

Executive presence

Fluent English

AI tools familiarity

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

FM seeks an experienced Strategic Communications Lead for the EMEA region to drive external communications, media relations, and thought leadership across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will work with regional leaders, marketing teams, SMEs and agencies to build earned media visibility.

The role requires strong news judgment, business acumen, and a track record in managing agencies and executing integrated communications programs. Occasional international travel is expected.