PR & Communications Manager - Germany

Cohere; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Health benefits

Parental leave

Enrichment benefits

Vacation: 6 weeks

Travel budget

Home office stipend

Job summary

Cohere, a leading security-first AI company, seeks a strategic German communications leader to build and execute a regional PR plan for government and enterprise audiences in the DACH market. You will shape messaging, manage media engagement, and elevate executive visibility with a focus on regulatory and policy communications.

You’ll collaborate with Global Corporate Communications, EMEA teams, and Partners Marketing to ensure coherence of Cohere’s voice in Germany, while driving growth and

Qualifications

• Have 7-10 years of experience in B2B communications in DACH, or technical content, ideally in AI, enterprise software, or developer-focused environments.
• Have a talent for translating complex topics into different languages without losing nuance.
• Are experienced at managing PR agencies in the German market.
• Have experience and/or heavy interest in policy and regulatory communications, particularly within the German/EU regulatory environment.
• Have experience running communications strategies for the DACH region.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive Cohere’s German communications strategy, aligning corporate priorities, business objectives, product innovation, executive visibility and technical differentiation.
• Translate Cohere’s innovations and customer success stories into compelling, locally relevant narratives for German-speaking audiences.
• Lead proactive media engagement and newsjacking opportunities in collaboration with EMEA Communications and EMEA Government Affairs to amplify Cohere’s voice.
• Elevate the profile and influence of Cohere’s German leadership and spokespeople with strategic messaging and thought leadership programs.
• Strengthen Cohere’s reputation through customer- and partner-led storytelling with the ecosystem in the local market.
• Lead and coordinate German crisis and issues communications with local teams to anticipate risks and craft timely responses.

Skills

DACH comms

Translation nuance

Agency management

Policy/regulatory

DACH strategy

Job description

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!

Role Overview

Cohere has a strong AI narrative, the most deployable product, and a CEO who co-authored the foundational paper of modern AI. Following its recent partnership with Aleph Alpha, the company is positioned to become the transatlantic leader in sovereign AI for enterprise and government, and needs a storytelling engine to deliver that story at scale. This role sits within the team that is building that engine.

In this cross functional role, you will stand up our PR and Communications function in the German market. You'll partner with the Global Corporate Communications team and EMEA Communications team to create a regional communication plan that fuels our growth among governments and enterprises in the most highly-regulated industries across DACH. You’ll nurture how we talk to customers, partners, and employees, ensuring that the corporate message resonates culturally for the German market and its audiences.

This is a rare opportunity to build a comprehensive German PR function at a fast-growing company in the most dynamic space in technology. This is a role for someone who likes to take big swings – and have fun doing it – where no job is too big or too small.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive Cohere’s German communications strategy, aligning corporate priorities, business objectives, product innovation, executive visibility and technical differentiation to strengthen the company’s reputation in Germany

• Translate Cohere’s innovations and customer success stories into compelling, locally relevant narratives for German-speaking audiences

• Lead proactive media engagement and newsjacking opportunities in close collaboration with EMEA Communications and EMEA Government Affairs, capitalising on relevant industry and policy developments to amplify Cohere’s voice

• Elevate the profile and influence of Cohere’s German leadership and spokespeople by partnering with Executive Communications to develop strategic messaging, thought leadership, media opportunities and executive visibility programmes, including for the German Country Manager.

• Strengthen Cohere’s reputation through customer- and partner-led storytelling, working closely with Partner Marketing to showcase German customer outcomes, deepen strategic relationships and amplify the impact of Cohere’s ecosystem in the local market.

• Lead and coordinate German crisis and issues communications, partnering with Corporate Communications and relevant local and regional teams to anticipate reputational risks, develop response strategies and ensure clear and timely communications.

Qualifications

• Have 7-10 years of experience in B2B communications in DACH, or technical content, ideally in AI, enterprise software, or developer-focused environments

• Have a talent for translating complex topics into different languages without losing nuance

• Are experienced at managing PR agencies in the German market

• Have experience and/or heavy interest in policy and regulatory communications, particularly within the German/EU regulatory environment

• Have experience running communications strategies for the DACH region

• Are highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong project management skills and a bias for action

• Are comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrive in fast‑moving, high‑growth environments

• Build strong cross‑functional relationships to drive clarity, consistency, and alignment across teams

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.

• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.

• RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.

• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.

• Annual enrichment benefits:

  Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.

  Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.

• 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)

• Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.

How and Where We Work:

• Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.

• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.

• For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.

• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.