Who Is Bird
Bird is a global team guided by a shared vision: to make cities more livable through safe, sustainable electric mobility. From our first e-scooter ride in 2017 to the thousands of rides taking place every day, our passionate team and award winning custom vehicles have helped riders complete hundreds of millions of carbon-free trips in more than 250 cities around the world. And we're just getting started.
This Director of Communications role is responsible for overseeing EMEA-wide PR and Policy Communications strategy including at a regional and country level. Given the close link between communications and policy, this person will also need to help craft and scale a narrative that helps put Bird in a favorable light in the eyes of cities as well as helps shape favorable regulations for Bird's operations. This person will help to tell Bird's story throughout the region as the company continues its rapid expansion in EMEA. This person will work closely with the leadership team helping determine the broader regional strategy. Additionally the successful candidate will need to arrange and staff interviews and speaking opportunities with members of the exec team. 
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Determine and execute on EMEA wide PR strategy</li>
<li>Define and execute on priority country-level PR strategy</li>
<li>Create localized materials for new product and corporate announcements </li>
<li>Create reactive statements in the rare event issues arise </li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>BA in related field </li>
<li>15+ years experience in house / agency </li>
<li>Strategic thinking</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills - verbal & written</li>
<li>Strong media relations</li>
</ul>
Culture at Bird
We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.
Perks up
We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a generous employer-paid healthcare package, childcare support, pre-tax spending accounts, mental health resources, a work from home stipend, a wellness stipend, and a whole host of other out of the box benefits that meet you where you are.
Bird is the world
Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.

Bird operates as a dockless electric scooter company developing a vehicle sharing platform. They work closely with cities to help make transportation better and more environmentally friendly.

Director of Communications - (Remote: UK)

Who Is Bird
Bird is a global team guided by a shared vision: to make cities more livable through safe, sustainable electric mobility. From our first e-scooter ride in 2017 to the thousands of rides taking place every day, our passionate team and award winning custom vehicles have helped riders complete hundreds of millions of carbon-free trips in more than 250 cities around the world. And we're just getting started.
This Director of Communications role is responsible for overseeing EMEA-wide PR and Policy Communications strategy including at a regional and country level. Given the close link between communications and policy, this person will also need to help craft and scale a narrative that helps put Bird in a favorable light in the eyes of cities as well as helps shape favorable regulations for Bird's operations. This person will help to tell Bird's story throughout the region as the company continues its rapid expansion in EMEA. This person will work closely with the leadership team helping determine the broader regional strategy. Additionally the successful candidate will need to arrange and staff interviews and speaking opportunities with members of the exec team. 
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Determine and execute on EMEA wide PR strategy</li>
<li>Define and execute on priority country-level PR strategy</li>
<li>Create localized materials for new product and corporate announcements </li>
<li>Create reactive statements in the rare event issues arise </li>
</ul>
Requirements
<ul>
<li>BA in related field </li>
<li>15+ years experience in house / agency </li>
<li>Strategic thinking</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills - verbal &amp; written</li>
<li>Strong media relations</li>
</ul>
Culture at Bird
We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.
Perks up
We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a generous employer-paid healthcare package, childcare support, pre-tax spending accounts, mental health resources, a work from home stipend, a wellness stipend, and a whole host of other out of the box benefits that meet you where you are.
Bird is the world
Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.

Director of Communications - (Remote: UK)

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