Senior PR Consultant (m/f/d) Full-Time (40h/week)

Cléo stands for disruption. We are modernizing the PR world and supporting start-ups, grown-ups, and VCs in disrupting traditional markets. We advise renowned founders on their communication strategy and help them achieve their goals with effective and sustainable PR campaigns. We increase company value through coherent growth stories and sustainable equity stories that prepare for IPOs and M&As. We strengthen the perception of brands and personalities among customers, investors, employees, and partners.

Our core industries: Food, Health, Sustainability, Consumer Goods, Tech, Finance, Interior

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and further development of several client accounts from various industries – from communication strategy to implementation
• Independent conception and management of corporate and product PR campaigns as well as cross-media communication measures
• Technical leadership and mentoring of junior and mid-level team members in day-to-day operations and projects
• Active participation in agency development: participation in pitches, development of proposals, and expansion of the client portfolio
• Building, maintaining, and strategic use of a robust journalist and media contact network to increase the visibility of our clients
• Development of convincing communication strategies and equity stories for growth companies
• Writing and editing high-quality content: press releases, guest articles, statements, advertorials, social media content, and reports
• Organization and moderation of press events, interviews, and speaker placements at relevant industry events

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in PR/communication, ideally on the agency side
• Experience in technical or disciplinary team leadership – you know how to develop and motivate people
• A well-maintained network of journalists, editors, and media houses that you actively bring with you
• Demonstrable experience in new business and pitch processes: from briefing analysis to compelling presentation
• Strategic thinking at a corporate level: You understand how PR contributes to a company's overall strategy and have experience in developing communication and growth narratives
• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
• Strong initiative, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to maintain an overview even in complex situations
• Enthusiasm for the start-up and scale-up scene as well as a good sense for media trends and communication occasions

Benefits

• Flexible working hours including flextime
• Home office possible
• Company pension scheme
• Company further training
• 30 days of vacation

We are a modern and open-minded agency with flat hierarchies and short communication channels. As a Senior Consultant, you not only lead clients – you actively shape our growth. You will receive real responsibility, direct access to founders and investors, and the freedom to implement things as you see fit.

Whatever it takes to create a positive working environment for you – let's talk openly about it. For us, this includes topics such as working hours, equipment, work-life balance, availability, further development, and much more.

Don't be shy, come say hi!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Natalia Fritz – Founder & CEO