Whalar is hiring a
PR & Marketing Manager

Summary

Join our dynamic team as the DACH PR & Marketing Manager and help elevate Whalar's brand presence with compelling communications, brand marketing, and game-changing PR initiatives.

Requirements

• 3-5 years in PR and Marketing roles, preferably an agency with a strong understanding of both traditional and creative PR agencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling content and engage with various stakeholders
• Must speak and write fluently in German and English
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Creative storyteller and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage relationships with external partners
• A curious self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong relationships with German and other DACH publications
• Proven ability to create and manage timelines with attention to detail
• Experience in budget tracking and vendor management
• Proficient in presentation management, PR newswire, PR tracking (i.e., Muck Rack, Meltwater, Cision), Google Slides, Powerpoint, and/or Keynote

Responsibilities

• Build, strengthen, and sustain the reputation of Whalar internally and externally across the DACH region
• Continue to build meaningful relationships with relevant media targets to ensure Whalar's ethos and approach to work are at the top of mind – ensuring fresh work and thinking are shared regularly
• Assist in external consumer PR needs for Whalar clients and brand platform partners
• Track editorial calendars, press coverage, stay on top of cultural trends, and track other opportune moments to identify and pitch meaningful stories
• Support in thought leadership plans inclusive of industry conferences and events to showcase leaders on stage and in editorial content
• Assist in drafting and distributing press releases, interview briefing documents, media kits, and other materials to relevant media outlets
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers/Creators, and media representatives
• Assist in managing media inquiries and coordinating interviews and press conferences on behalf of Whalar
• Monitor media coverage and prepare reports on PR activities and effectiveness
• Partner with the team on internal communications plans to set Whalar DACH up for success
• Collaborate with the Whalar Group PR team to align our global messaging when speaking about Whalar DACH
• Plan and support events as needed, including campaign launches, industry, client dinners, and promotional events
• Assist in building and amplifying in-market case studies and work stories
• Assist in managing vendors, agency subscriptions, translations, and invoices on behalf of PR and Communications activations for Whalar

Benefits

• 25 days of PTO + winter break
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• New joiner home office allowance
• Calm App subscription (add up to 4 dependents)
• Volunteer days
• Social programs