Get to know us At eyeo, we transform the internet into a trusted, sustainable and accessible place where users regain control over their experience, content creators and publishers are rewarded for their content, and advertisers and consumers can connect on mutually agreed terms. eyeo’s market-leading ad-filtering technology powers products like Adblock Plus and AdBlock as well as technical integrations for popular browsers. Our solutions empower users to control their online experience and privacy, while providing monetization for content creators, publishers and advertisers. In combining our partnerships and our subsidiary products, our technology reaches 300 million monthly active users worldwide. eyeo is a global employer of over 300 people working remotely in more than 30 countries (predominantly North America and Europe) with our HQ in Berlin and small offices in Cologne, Toronto and NYC (planned soon). How we work eyeo has colleagues based all over the world. We love our diversity and take great pride in our company culture. We practice an independent, remote workstyle with work distributed in cross-functional matrix teams that span predominantly EST and CET time zones. If working remotely isn’t for you, we also have a large office in Berlin and soon in NYC where you can choose to work from. We also believe in-person connections are important, so we come together as an executive team every quarter, and we host an annual all-company retreat, our Summer Week. By enabling remote work and in-person sessions, we have built a hybrid culture that provides a unique dynamic of flexibility and belonging. What you'll do We are on an exciting growth trajectory and are looking for an experienced communication lead based in Europe to join our leadership team and to play a pivotal role in steering our communication strategy during this transformative journey. In particular, we are looking for a VP Strategic Communications who will steer eyeo’s internal and external communications and engagement with critical industry stakeholders, lawmakers, regulatory bodies and civil society to support our users and our ambitions. You will report directly to the CEO as VP Strategic Communications. Your day-to-day activities: • Develop and execute a global public affairs and public relations strategy aligned with eyeo's purpose and objectives • Build, maintain and expand relationships with policymakers and key stakeholders from industry associations and civil society to advocate for our interests • Support eyeo’s organizational growth and transformation with internal communication strategies that foster a positive and high-performing company culture • Lead internal and external crisis communication efforts, developing and implementing communication plans to protect the company’s reputation and mitigate risks • Build and lead a high-performing internal and external communication team • Key areas of responsibility including but not limited to: • Internal communications: • Develop and execute communication plans to cover creation of materials, messaging and guidelines • Drive streamlining and adoption of communication tools and platforms • Ensure alignment of internal messaging with eyeo’s values and mission • Support Senior Management in delivering a compelling message to eyeo employees • External communications • Develop and implement a comprehensive external communication strategy aligned with eyeo’s product strategy and business objectives • Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and proactively address potential issues • Measure and analyze the impact of PR efforts through relevant metrics and adjust strategies as needed • Public Affairs: • Represent the company in public forums, hearings, and industry conferences to enhance its public profile and address key policy issues • Help eyeo senior leadership build relationships with key lawmakers, policy shapers and industry leaders • Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments globally, providing strategic advice to leadership on potential impacts on the business • Leverage your existing broad network to engage and partner with legislative and regulatory stakeholders, advocating for eyeo’s purpose and policy objectives What you bring to the table • 10+ years of experience in a communication role with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership position in a global scale-up within the technology industry • Experience in internal and external crisis communication and change management • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public policy or a related field. Master's degree preferred • Extensive media relations and public affairs experience and a robust network of stakeholders in media, policy and industry • Experience in engaging with lawmakers in both the US and EU • Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Strategic thinking and the ability to align communication efforts with business objectives • Experience in managing international public affairs teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholder • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex policy issues to diverse audiences What we offer • Work remotely or from one of our offices —we trust you to find what works best for you • Full package of benefits (health insurance, choice of hardware, paid vacation days, professional development and relocation budget, sabbatical leave, etc.) • Offsite team days and the annual summer company retreat • Some benefits vary subject to the hiring location Helpful links • Monetization: • eyeo in the news: • Blog updates: • Life at eyeo: • The team at eyeo: • Open Source repository: Privacy Notice eyeo is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. 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