Head of External Communications

**Company**

team.blue is an ecosystem of 60+ successful brands working together across 22 European countries to provide its 3.5 million SMB customers with everything they need to succeed online by offering best-in-class expertise and services.

**Position**

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on **Head of External Communications** to shape and elevate the **team.blue corporate brand** across Europe.

This role will define and deliver a compelling corporate communications strategy that builds visibility, credibility, and engagement among our key audiences (**investors, founders, and employees**) while amplifying our story as one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic digital platform for SMBs.

You’ll be responsible for how team.blue shows up across **media, social channels, our corporate website, and the team.blue podcast**, ensuring a coherent and inspiring brand presence. You will also **champion the use of AI tools** to enhance communications impact and storytelling, and play a key role in **showcasing how team.blue is leveraging AI** across its ecosystem to innovate and grow.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Strategy & Leadership**

- Develop and execute a cohesive **external communications strategy** for the team.blue corporate brand, integrating media, digital, and content initiatives.
- Define and manage a consistent messaging framework and narrative across all external touchpoints.
- Partner closely with the SLT, Group Communications, M&A, and People teams to align messaging with strategic priorities.
- Champion a **modern, data-driven communications approach**, leveraging **AI-powered tools** for content creation, media monitoring, analytics, and engagement optimization.

**Stakeholder Communications**

- **Investors**: craft communications that highlight team.blue’s performance, strategic growth, and value creation.
- **Founders**: position team.blue as _the_ most trusted and inspiring home for founders in Europe through storytelling, interviews, and digital engagement.
- **Employees (external-facing)**: amplify our culture, innovation, and impact to strengthen employer brand perception.

**Owned Channels: Social, Website & Podcast**

- Lead the **social media strategy** for the team.blue corporate brand, driving engagement and reach on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
- Own and evolve the **team.blue corporate website** as the central storytelling hub for news, leadership insights, and impact stories.
- Develop and grow the **team.blue podcast**, curating conversations with founders, leaders, and innovators across our network.
- Ensure all owned channels are optimized through AI-driven insights, SEO, and analytics.

**Media & Content**

- Build and maintain relationships with top-tier business, tech, and trade media outlets across Europe.
- Oversee press releases, media briefings, opinion pieces, and leadership communications.
- **Showcase team.blue’s role in leveraging AI** — both internally and through our products — as part of our innovation narrative.
- Monitor reputation, media sentiment, and engagement metrics to continuously refine the communications approach.

**Corporate Brand & Thought Leadership**

- Define and protect a consistent tone of voice and brand identity for the corporate brand.
- Support the leadership team in preparing for public speaking opportunities, events, and panels.
- Lead thought leadership programs on digital enablement, M&A-driven growth, and responsible AI adoption.

**Team & Collaboration**

- Collaborate with internal communications, marketing, and M&A teams to ensure message consistency and synergy.
- Manage external agencies, freelancers, and creative partners.
- Lead a high-performing external communications team.

**Profile**

- 8-10+ years of experience in **communications, PR, or digital media**, ideally in a **tech, SaaS, or digital business**.
- Proven track record in **corporate storytelling, digital channel management, and brand reputation**.
- Skilled in leveraging **AI tools** for content creation, analysis, or audience engagement.
- Passionate about how **AI and technology** are transforming communication and business.
- Strong understanding of investor, founder, and talent audiences.
- Excellent communication skills in English; additional European languages are a plus.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.

**What We Offer**

- A high-impact role shaping the external reputation of one of Europe’s fastest-growing digital groups.
- The chance to pioneer **AI-driven communication practices** within a forward-thinking organization.
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial, and international culture.
- Close collaboration with senior leadership and founders across Europe.
- Flexible working arrangements and strong professional growth potential.

**Right to work**

**ESG**

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