BlaBlaCar is the global leader in long-distance carpooling. We are an innovative and fast-growing company building a unique community of members to transform the way people travel!

For more information about us, please visit www.BlaBlaCar.com/DreamJobs   

Since April 2013, we also have a young and motivated team in Germany and are looking for a PR Manager to join the German team. The successful candidate will report to the Marketing & Operations Manager Germany.

Why join us?

In your role as PR manager, you’ll be part of a growing start-up with 400 employees in 11 offices worldwide which is a global pioneer in the shared mobility sector. Your desk and a variety of exciting tasks await you in an office directly in the center of Hamburg. Occasional travels and the constant exchange with colleagues around the world give your daily work life an international touch.

What you will directly contribute to...

• Establishing BlaBlaCar in the public as innovative and sustainable way of travelling, that co-creates the future of mobility

• Planning, building and managing local PR projects in coordination with global communications

• Representing BlaBlaCar.de as external spokesperson (press inquiries and speaking engagements at conferences/panel discussions/symposiums)

• Maintaining contacts to journalists and public stakeholders

• Creating a positive buzz around BlaBlaCar in the media

• Building & implementing a roadmap for PR operations in Germany

• Providing research and written content for pitches

• Tracking and measuring success of communication campaigns, including the amount and quality of press coverage

• Working with general management to prepare for conferences and/or media interviews

• Planning and executing events in the region (e.g. press launches)

• Passion for sustainable mobility, creativity and a high level of motivation to work in a dynamic start-up environment

• 3-5 years of professional experience in communications and PR

• Excellent verbal and written German skills (mother tongue) and fluency in English

• Proficiency in another language preferred (both written and spoken)

• Deep understanding of communications and PR management

• Public Affairs experience is a plus

• Ability to produce clear, compelling, impactful content

• Demonstrated personal network in media and press (print, online and electronic)

• Must be able to travel for events or other needs throughout Germany

• Comfortable and effective in a dynamic startup environment

• Excellent computer skills (Office, Photoshop, Power Point)

A few practical details about the role

• Start: As soon as you are ready!

• Location: Hamburg, St. Pauli

• Contract: Full-time position

• Compensation: Competitive package based on experience

What we offer all of our employees

• A start-up spirit that fosters agility, teamwork and impact

• Challenging career opportunities in a high-growth and fast-paced environment

• An inspiring working environment including state-of-the-art office spaces

• Free carpooling to live our value “Think it. Build it. Use it.”

• Annual BlaBlaBreak which takes us all for an unforgettable weekend

• Weekly BlaBlaTalks where we learn from each other

• Weekly Tech Demos

• And many more benefits - check them out on BlaBlaCar.com/dreamjobs 

What is next

If you are ready to join our exciting journey, please apply below: upload your resume in English (PDF format) and answer our questions in English. Kindly note that only complete applications will be reviewed by our hiring team and that all your information will be kept confidential.

You can expect us to review your application within the following 4 weeks. If your application and profile fit our requirements, we will invite you to a first interview.

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