Job Description
Aurora Europe GmbH, headquartered in Berlin, is a subsidiary of the publicly traded Aurora Cannabis Inc., one of the world's largest and leading Canadian companies in the production and distribution of medicinal cannabis. Since 2015, Aurora has been a market leader in the German medicinal cannabis market. In Europe, the company is one of the largest licensed importers and wholesalers of cannabis-based medicines. All products are manufactured in Canada under strict standardized European Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations. For more information, visit www.auroramedicine.com.
We are looking for a motivated and skilled
Manager, Corporate Communications, European Market (m/f/d)
to join our team starting April 1, 2025 or by agreement.
The Manager, Corporate Communications for Europe must be based in Europe (in UK, Poland or Germany) and be available to travel as required to Aurora's office in Berlin, as well as to other markets, such as Poland and the UK.
Aurora's Berlin office is conveniently located near the S+U station Innsbrucker Platz.
The Corporate Communications team is an essential business partner responsible for all aspects of internal and external communications and a strong contributor to the company's reputation. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, the Manager, Corporate Communications will play an important role in the global communications team, with a special focus on Aurora's European business. This role is responsible for the effective and successful delivery of the department's strategic plan and impact on the EU business overall. It is expected that this person will also contribute to Aurora's culture and employee experience.
- Lead the development and deployment of a comprehensive external communications strategy designed to promote and advance Aurora's leadership in the EU. The plan must consider the communications approach across earned and owned media channels, including social media, media relations, digital, public events and more.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with the EU leadership team and key business partners to identify announcement moments for Aurora and develop supporting communications strategies and materials to communicate these moments effectively.
- Forge strong relationships with key media in the major markets in which we operate.
- Serve as a media contact and spokesperson, equipped with media relationships across all key markets and ability to generate media messaging in a timely fashion.
- Maintain a roster of EU activity plans within the broader global communication's team pipeline and be responsible for executing against EU communications priorities.
- Lead the content and channel strategy, as well as content development and asset creation, for the company's social media channels.
- Work collaboratively with Sales and Marketing to develop and maintain a library of communication materials that represent the strategic priorities, business success and commercial focus for the EU team. Ensure materials are current and suitable for communication purposes.
- Serve as a communications consultant to EU leadership and be able to provide support for leadership speaking engagements and overall thought leadership that strengthens the company's reputation.
- Be accountable for the maintenance of the European website, ensuring regular updates to fit the status of the business and the markets in which the company operates.
- Provide communications advice and support to leaders with regards to matters potentially affecting the business. Work closely with the VP on issues management and provide oversight on all communications issues, coordinating with other departments as required.
- Contribute regularly to the company's intranet both personally and by requesting content from EU colleagues so that the European team is properly represented and celebrated across this important employee internal channel.
- Be an active and engaged A-Team member, supporting in-office and broader company events that contribute to our culture and experience as a great place to work for the European team.
- Maintain regular reporting and analysis of work, contributing to the team's broader reporting and delivery of strategic goals.
- Successfully manage departmental budgets and oversee agency relationships (as required), ensuring projects are properly scoped and completed on time, within budget and meeting program goals.
- Take guidance from, and meet regularly with the Global VP, Corporate Communications and the global team in Canada to achieve Aurora Europe's communications goals in line with global strategy.
- The Manager, Corporate Communications for Europe must be based in Europe and be available to travel as required to Aurora's office in Berlin, as well as to other markets, such as Poland and the UK.
- Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations or similar discipline
- 8+ years of experience in Communications or Public Relations, within fast-paced sectors
- Experience in public markets and cannabis industry knowledge considered an asset
- Proficiency in English is a must, with proficiency in German is considered a strong asset
- Passion for advancing the communication discipline in a fast-paced business
- Ability to successfully balance execution against a defined strategy with the need to be flexible as opportunities are presented
- A proven track record of building effective relationships with senior executives, business partners and teammates
- Experience leveraging media relations to effectively drive business objectives
- Well-developed business acumen
- Skill/diplomacy in dealing with people at all levels of the organization
- Ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality
- A career at the European leader in medical cannabis, one of the youngest and fastest growing sectors globally
- Full-time employment for an indefinite period
- Family-friendly working hours (Monday-Friday)
- Germany: Hybrid working arrangement (mix of presence and remote work)
- Germany: 30 vacation days (per calendar year)
- Germany: To keep our employees happy and fit, we offer a sponsored membership to the Urban Sports Club
Have we caught your attention?
We look forward to receiving your online application including CV, salary expectations, preferred location (UK, Poland, Germany, Berlin) and your desired starting date.
Please note that applications missing these information will not be considered.
Please note that only applications and CVs submitted in English will be considered.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
You find our data protection declaration for the recruiting process here:
https://www.auroramedicine.com/de/datenschutz-bewerber
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