Corporate Communications Partner

Malt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote policy

30 days annual leave

1 month paid sabbatical after 3 years

Stock options

Private health insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

5% pension contribution

Dog friendly office

Free learning books

Job summary

Malt is seeking an experienced professional to join our Corporate Communications & Public Affairs team in London. This role will focus on defining and deploying Malt's corporate PR strategy across Europe, particularly in the UK market, and developing relationships with key journalists.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in corporate communications or PR, with a strong background in the tech ecosystem. You will also play a vital role in shaping Malt’s voice and reputation in the freelance and AI talent sectors.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or PR, preferably within the tech ecosystem.
• Extensive network with established journalist contacts.
• Ability to navigate crisis communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy Malt’s European corporate PR strategy focused on the UK.
• Build relationships with top-tier journalists and media.
• Craft high-impact narratives and write relevant briefings.

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Networking with journalists

Fluent English

French (bonus)

Education

Degree in communications, journalism, or a related field

Job description

You will join the Corporate Communications & Public Affairs team, working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. Based in London, this role plays a central part in shaping Malt’s European voice and reputation. Your mission: make Malt a reference platform for the future of work, freelancing and AI-enabled talent across Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Define and deploy Malt’s European corporate PR strategy with a focus on the UK market.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with top-tier journalists and specialist media.
• Develop executive thought leadership and media positioning for the CEO and Malt X spokespersons.
• Craft compelling narratives and write high-impact papers, op-eds, and briefings that align with business priorities.
• Manage the communication agency relationship to ensure Malt maintains DNA ownership while driving media clippings.
• Coordinate media activities including interviews, press events, and ecosystem associations (Tech, HR).
• Support institutional relations and navigate sensitive or crisis communications when required.

About you

• Ideally educated to a high level in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications or PR, preferably within the tech ecosystem or senior public sector roles.
• Extensive network: You possess a large, well-established address book of journalist contacts and media relationships.
• Language skills: English at a native level is mandatory; French is a strong plus.
• Strategic & Agile: Proven ability to move fast in a scaling organization while managing senior stakeholders and executives.

Benefits

• Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris.
• Remote work: Hybrid remote policy – 3 days office / 2 days home-office.
• Annual leave: 30 days per year.
• Sabbatical: 1 month paid sabbatical once you've been with Malt for 3 years.
• Stock options: Every Malter is entitled to stock options.
• Private health insurance: Rewarded for healthy living by our UK provider Bupa.
• Cycle to work scheme: Save on a bike and equipment.
• Season ticket loan: Save on public transport.
• Pension: Malt contributes 5% through Aviva.
• Dog friendly office: In the heart of London.
• Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to your career, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow.

At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.

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