Europe Communications Manager (PR)

TL;DR

Europe Communications Manager (PR): Leading communications strategy across France, Germany, and Spain to drive product, technology, and corporate news with an accent on media relations and agency management. Focus on building top-tier journalist networks and connecting global brand narratives with local market relevance.

Location: Must be based in Germany (Berlin)

Company

Canva is a global design platform redefining how the world experiences design.

What you will do

• Own the communications strategy for France, Germany, and Spain, setting priorities for product and corporate news.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier reporters and industry influencers across key European markets.
• Manage local agency partners in Germany and Spain to drive awareness, trust, and growth.
• Develop thought leadership platforms and prepare senior leaders for media interviews and events.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, growth, and partnership teams to align PR with business goals.
• Act as the link between global and local teams to ensure culturally relevant and consistent storytelling.

Requirements

• Extensive communications experience across European markets, specifically France, Germany, and Spain.
• Proven track record of securing top-tier media coverage and managing agency partners.
• Strong experience in B2B and AI communications, translating complex narratives into compelling stories.
• Ability to execute integrated strategies spanning product, corporate, and consumer storytelling.
• Experience operating autonomously in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
• Must be based in Germany.

Nice to have

• French language skills.
• German or Spanish language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where change is part of the DNA.
• Collaborative culture operating across more than a dozen countries.
• Inclusive hiring process with reasonable adjustments available.
• Virtual interview process.