Global Brand Relations Director

Pinterest

About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here. Unlike social media platforms engineered to hijack attention, Pinterest is built as a visual search and discovery platform that transforms inspiration into action. Our 2026 brand campaign—centered on the rallying cry "Less URL, More IRL"—has hit a cultural nerve by positioning us as a destination that helps people get off the app and into their own lives. This commitment to user well-being is echoed globally through the leadership of our CEO, Bill Ready, whose industry-defining advocacy for youth safety, responsible AI, and proactive content moderation sets Pinterest apart as a pioneering force for a healthier, more positive digital future.   The Role We are looking for a seasoned communications professional to lead communications for Pinterest across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), which represents the fourth largest digital advertising market globally. Joining a passionate, highly collaborative global communications  team where being a true team player is essential, you will carve out our narrative to resonate locally with traditional and emerging media. You will position Pinterest as a destination that delivers inspiration that people act on through shopping, articulating what this means for brands utilizing our full-funnel marketing experience. Based in Hamburg, you will work directly alongside the Managing Director of DACH, Lucas Brinkman, supporting his business and sales teams across the region. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our AI Hub of Excellence based in Zurich, seeking unique opportunities to strengthen Pinterest’s core narrative around responsible AI and how we strategically leverage it within the platform. As a people manager, you will also be responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring one direct report based in Berlin as well as a PR agency team based locally.   What you’ll do: * Lead External Communications in DACH: Own and execute the communications plans and execution across consumer, B2B, corporate, and policy communications across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. * Drive Brand & Consumer Campaigns: Drive proactive consumer PR initiatives that localize and amplify our global brand campaigns. You will translate our core messaging—that Pinterest is "a better feed that feeds the soul"—to DACH audiences, positioning the platform as a tool for real life. * Amplify the Zurich AI Hub Excellence: Partner with our technical and product teams in Zurich to build compelling narratives around our AI innovation, showcasing how Pinterest leads the industry in responsible AI and content moderation. * Executive & Leadership Communications: Partner closely with DACH MD Lucas Brinkman and global executives to support, prepare, and amplify them at top-tier industry events, media appearances, and complex topical narratives. * Media & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with journalists and new media across the DACH region. Manage rapid response to high-priority regional issues, ensuring Pinterest is accurately represented. * Team Leadership & Agency Management: Act as a supportive line manager to your Berlin-based direct report, fostering a learning-focused environment. Oversee in-market PR agencies, directing their work, monitoring progress, reporting, and budgeting. * Cross-functional Partnerships: Build collaborative partnerships with regional sales, policy, and marketing teams to ensure alignment on business priorities and protect brand integrity.   What we’re looking for: * Minimum 15 Years of Communications Experience: Ideally with a fast-paced technology, digital media, or global platform brand, preferably with experience operating within a US-headquartered corporate environment. * Deep Mastery of the DACH Media Landscape: Explicit expertise and established media relationships within Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, spanning business, tech, trade, consumer press and emerging media. * Proven People Leadership: Experience directly managing and developing talent, with the ability to effectively guide and empower a remote direct report (based in Berlin). * Strategic B2B & Commercial Acumen: Experience driving PR strategies within a major digital advertising market, comfortably articulating full-funnel value propositions to brands and advertisers. * Familiarity with Tech Policy & Innovation: Deep alignment with our core policy stances (teen safety, online content moderation, and responsible AI) and the ability to turn complex tech/AI capabilities into mainstream corporate stories. * Exceptional Executive Presence: A proven track record of working directly with, advising, and building trust with senior regional leadership and C-suite executives. * An Absolute Team Player: A collaborative, supportive mindset that thrives within a tight-knit international communications team. * Language Skills: Business level fluency in German and English, with exceptional writing skills and a strong eye for detail in both languages. * Bachelor’s degree in Communications, a related field or equivalent experience.   In-Office Requirement Statement: * We request that the candidate is able to be present in the Hamburg office 1-2 times per and living within a commutable distance. Plus there will be an expectation of travel across the region.    Relocation Statement: * This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.   #LI-HYBRID  #LI-AKEO At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise. Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here. Location based applicants €96.000—€187.000 EUR Our Commitment to Inclusion: Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.   By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.

Elliptic

The impact you will have: Elliptic has just closed its largest funding round, operates in a market that is moving into mainstream, and has executives with genuine vision and contributions to make to the on-chain finance agenda. The person in this role will help define how the world sees Elliptic, building the right earned media program, the right analyst relationships, and the right executive voices, and will have a direct bearing on how we are perceived by the customers, regulators, and partners that matter most. PR program * Day-to-day management of the PR agency: briefing, prioritization, performance, and keeping delivery on strategy * Working with the agency, build and maintain relationships with tier-one journalists across business, crypto, fintech, and payments beats globally * Lead earned media activity for major announcements including funding rounds, product launches, research reports, and regulatory developments * Monitor competitive PR activity across TRM Labs and Chainalysis and flag implications to the Director of Communications * Own PR reporting: coverage quality, share of voice, and digital PR metrics including backlink quality and LLM visibility Digital PR and AI/LLM visibility * Incorporate a digital PR strategy designed to improve Elliptic’s visibility in AI-generated answers, LLM-cited sources, and AI Overviews, not just traditional search * Partner with content and SEO to produce stat-rich, citable assets (research, data studies, reports) that earn organic links and AI citations from authoritative publications * Partner with content and growth teams who track Elliptic’s presence across LLM platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini) and feed insights back into the PR program where relevant. Executive visibility and thought leadership * Working with the Director of Communications and PR Agency, create and manage LinkedIn content programs for key executives (CEO, CSO), including editorial strategy, ghostwriting, cadence management, and engagement monitoring, producing content that sounds authentically like each individual, not like a corporate feed * Working with the agency, write and place executive bylines, op-eds, and long-form thought leadership articles in target publications * Maintain the executive message house for each priority spokesperson, ensuring consistent narrative across LinkedIn, speaking slots, media interviews, and analyst briefings * Identify and manage a pipeline of speaking, podcast, and roundtable opportunities * Track and report on executive share of voice, LinkedIn audience growth, engagement quality, and speaking performance; use data to continuously improve the program * Identify opportunities for executives to participate in awards programs, advisory boards, and external recognition schemes that build individual and brand credibility Analyst and industry relations The Director of Communications will set the approach; you will run the programme day to day. * Manage ongoing relationships with priority analysts and industry influencers: briefings, inquiry responses, and regular contact * Coordinate analyst briefing schedules and ensure the right people from product, commercial, and communications are prepared and aligned * Track coverage and citations across analyst outputs; report on how Elliptic is described relative to competitors and feed intelligence back to the business Government affairs and lobbying support * Day-to-day coordination with external lobbying and government affairs agency: briefings, scheduling, and keeping workstreams on track * Support the drafting of materials in support of government affairs activity including submissions, briefing notes, position papers, and correspondence * Monitor relevant regulatory and policy developments (MiCA, FIT21, FATF guidance, and others) with the Government, Policy and Regulations team (GPRG) * Support preparation for regulatory consultations, parliamentary or congressional engagements, and policy events as required Communications support * Support the Director of Communications on ad hoc projects including crisis communications, executive media preparation, and major announcements What you will achieve in the first 6 months: * Have the PR agency working to strategy, with a proactive media calendar in place and measurable improvement in tier-one coverage quality * Established baseline metrics across PR, executive visibility, and AR, so there's a clear picture of where the program started and where it's heading * Landed Elliptic's first structured analyst briefings with the highest-priority contacts identified in the mapping exercise * Each priority executive has a clear, distinct point of view on LinkedIn that is recognisably theirs, and that is visibly influencing how Elliptic is talked about in the market * Working confidently to execute the 6-12 month lobbying plan with the GPRG team You will be a great fit here if you: * You'll be a great fit here if the idea of building market leading programs from a solid foundation in a market that is changing in real time, energises rather than unnerves you. * Elliptic is AI-native, scale-up paced, and operating at a genuinely interesting moment, a $120M Series D, institutions moving on-chain, and a media and regulatory landscape that is evolving as fast as the industry itself. * If you want a role where you'll learn more in six months than most people do in two years, this is it. Our ideal candidate has: * Operated in a hands-on media relations roles across global markets * Demonstrable track record of securing tier-one coverage in financial, technology, and/or regulatory press * PR agency background, you understand how agencies work and how to get the most from them Analyst relations * Hands-on experience engaging with analysts in a structured way, briefing, inquiry responses, relationship management * Experience building or significantly contributing to an AR programme Executive visibility * Proven experience developing and managing LinkedIn content programmes for senior executives, ghostwriting, voice capture, and editorial cadence * Strong byline writing capability; comfortable working at pace with senior stakeholders * Experience building or maintaining executive message houses Digital PR & AI fluency * Understanding of how digital PR influences SEO and LLM visibility, proven in practice, not just theory * Familiarity with GEO/LLM concepts and their application to B2B PR * Comfortable using AI tools daily to improve speed and quality of output, this could be in your content production, or for research and automation of workflows, but we expect our candidates to demonstrate how AI is part of your daily life. * Appetite to stay ahead of how AI changes the communications landscape Sector & global experience * Background in fintech, regtech, compliance, financial services, cybersecurity, or enterprise SaaS * Proven ability to work across US, EMEA, and APAC media markets * Comfort in a complex regulatory environment where accuracy and nuance matter Writing & communication * Exceptional written English, able to distil complex technical or regulatory content into clear, compelling narratives * Strong editorial judgement: you know a good story, and you know when something is not ready Skills and attributes * Confident stakeholder management, you can brief and advise C-suite executives, align with product marketing and content, manage agencies simultaneously without losing momentum * Data-driven, you use coverage metrics, SOV, LLM visibility, backlink quality, and LinkedIn engagement to evaluate performance, not just clip counts * Highly organised with strong project management skills; comfortable running multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment * Curious and proactive, you actively track industry developments, competitive moves, and the evolving PR/AI landscape * Self-starter who can operate with autonomy and build new programmes from scratch, not just maintain existing ones Bonus Points for: * Experience of working with Govt lobbying agencies * Experience in the crypto, blockchain, or digital assets sector * Understanding of AML, financial crime compliance, or crypto regulation * Experience working alongside or briefing government affairs or policy teams JOB BENEFITS > How we work: * Hybrid working and the option to work from almost anywhere for up to 90 days per year * £500 Remote working budget to set up your home office space > Learning & Development: * $1,000 Learning & Development budget to use on anything (agreed with your manager) that contributes to your growth and development > Vacation/ Leave: * Holidays: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays * An extra day for your birthday * Enhanced parental leave: we provide eligible employees, regardless of gender or whether they become a parent by birth or adoption, 16 weeks fully-paid leave and leave. > Benefits: * Private Health Insurance - we use Vitality! * Full access to Spill Mental Health Support * Life Assurance: we hope you will never need this - but our cover is for 4 times your salary to your beneficiaries * Cycle to Work Scheme

Opentable

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.  Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. OpenTable is seeking a strategically minded Director of B2B & Corporate Communications to own the global narrative that drives our presence and credibility within the hospitality industry. Reporting to the Head of Global Communications, you will serve as a high-impact leader responsible for positioning the company as a strategic technology and data partner. In this role, you will ensure that every touchpoint with restaurant customers, technology partners, and the broader business community strengthens our reputation as an industry leader. Your focus will be on building trust as an ultimate differentiator and expanding our corporate narrative globally. Responsibilities * Develop and execute comprehensive B2B communication strategies in alignment with marketing and go-to-market teams to strengthen relationships with restaurant customers, prospects, partners, and industry influencers. * Lead external storytelling around product innovation, AI developments, and industry milestones to advocate for restaurant success and solidify global market presence. * Own communications for global partnerships, integrations, and emerging business units, managing co-announcements and shared storylines with major technology platforms. * Direct proactive and reactive media relations, overseeing inbound inquiries, crisis navigation, operational resiliency, and data policy defenses to protect and enhance corporate reputation. * Manage the executive bench in partnership with brand communications by crafting talking points, speeches, bylines, and preparing leadership for high-profile industry appearances. * Establish and enforce communications governance, including approval workflows, escalation paths, messaging guardrails, and KPI reporting tied directly to business outcomes. Minimum Qualifications * 10+ years of experience in B2B public relations or corporate communications within the technology or hospitality sectors. * Experience managing public relations and communications strategy on a global scale. * Proven track record managing high-stakes issues, policy responses, and competitive positioning. * Experience advising executive leadership on complex communications and reputational matters. * Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from the New York City or Norwalk, CT office. Preferred Qualifications * Experience managing co-marketing or joint-communication strategies with global technology platforms and enterprise partners. * Demonstrated ability to utilize data insights and performance metrics to shape corporate messaging and inform strategic business decisions. * Prior experience collaborating across brand, product, and legal teams within a global matrixed organization or parent company environment. * Strong background in managing communication frameworks for emerging business units or rapidly scaling technology solutions. BENEFITS AND PERKS * Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year * Focus on mental health and well-being: * Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth * Company-paid subscription to Headspace * Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!) * Paid parental leave * Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday * Paid volunteer time * Focus on your career growth: * Development Dollars * Leadership development * Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings * Travel Discounts * Employee Resource Groups * Free lunch 5 days per week * Beautiful office in the Empire State Building with lots of building amenities, such as a gym,  multi-purpose room, in-building Starbucks, and more.  The best connections happen face-to-face, whether you’re sitting down to dinner or having coffee with a coworker. That’s why OpenTable has adopted a hybrid workplace model. This role aligns with that approach, with an expectation of coming into the office two days a week—giving employees the best of both worlds: in-person collaboration and flexibility. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States based role is $165,000 - $185,000. We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.