Director, PR & Communications, EMEA (6-Month Full-Time Fixed Term Employment)
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, PR & Communications, EMEA (6-Month Full-Time Fixed Term Employment) based in Ireland.
In this role, you will lead high-impact public relations and communications strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for globally visible campaigns and initiatives. You will be responsible for shaping and protecting brand reputation while driving proactive storytelling that amplifies mission-driven impact across international markets. The position combines strategic communications leadership with hands-on media relations, campaign execution, and senior stakeholder engagement. You will work across multiple regions and time zones, collaborating closely with internal teams and external agencies to deliver integrated PR strategies. Operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment, you will engage with top-tier media, influencers, and thought leaders to elevate global campaigns. This is a highly dynamic role suited for a communications leader who thrives in complex, mission-driven, global settings and can balance strategy with execution.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the development and execution of PR and communications strategies across EMEA, ensuring alignment with global priorities and campaign objectives.
- Drive proactive media relations by building and maintaining strong relationships with top-tier journalists across news, entertainment, policy, and lifestyle outlets.
- Identify, shape, and pitch compelling stories that amplify organisational impact, campaigns, and executive thought leadership opportunities.
- Oversee PR execution for major campaigns, events, partnerships, and special initiatives across multiple international markets.
- Manage external PR agencies across regions, ensuring consistent messaging, strong performance, and aligned delivery of PR outcomes.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with internal teams including marketing, policy, partnerships, and executive leadership.
- Oversee logistical planning and execution of press activities including events, briefings, interviews, and media activations.
Requirements:
- 5-8+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or media roles, ideally within global campaigns, entertainment, politics, or advocacy environments.
- Strong network of media relationships across top-tier outlets in EMEA, including news, entertainment, business, and policy sectors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling messaging.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale PR campaigns, press events, and media activations in international contexts.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, time zones, and senior stakeholder groups.
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capability and attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Competitive monthly compensation of 5,500
- Opportunity to lead high-visibility global campaigns with significant real-world impact
- Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional global teams
- Work in a mission-driven organisation focused on large-scale social impact
- Opportunity to manage international media strategies and major global events
- Inclusive and flexible working culture supporting autonomy and ownership
