PR Lead Eastern Europe & Central Asia (They, She, He)

Full Time
Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
1 month ago

 

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 25 countries. 

Together we revolutionize the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

  • We have an ‘’office-first’’ culture and we place collaboration at the center of everything we do! 
  • We have a non-vanilla personality and feedback mindset. We don’t shy away from difficult conversations - we see them as a gift! 
  • We work with high intensity and have fun along the way.  We also celebrate the wins (a lot!). 
  • We celebrate diversity in all its forms and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. 

💪Our career development philosophy. 

  • We are building a talent house of high performing teams and leaders. We invest in people who raise the bar and help others reach their full potential. 
  • We take ownership of our career development. We don’t believe in linear and predictable career paths - we create the job of our dreams! 
  • We embrace opportunities to move the needle and make an impact beyond our scope. 

🤝Our commitment to being a force for good. 

  • Our platform is an important economic tool for millions of people (customers, partners, couriers) and we are taking action to amplify our positive impact. 
  • We invest in doing good by dedicating time and resources into social and environmental initiatives. 
  • We have the ambition of being DIB role models across the tech industry. We are creating environments, systems, and processes that provide equal opportunities, break biases, and empower our communities.

 

We have a vision: To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to lead Glovo’s PR strategy across our Eastern European and Central Asian markets (Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan), driving our positioning in corporate and lifestyle media. As a regional PR Manager, you will be developing and executing comprehensive PR & communication strategies to elevate Glovo’s value proposition in local and regional media. 

THE JOURNEY

  • Lead the PR strategy to drive and protect Glovo’s reputation in Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
  • Lead Glovo’s regional PR programs and establish a regular cadence of media coverage in regional and local media. 
  • Lead the day-to-day communications tasks & initiatives and handle requests from journalists and be proactive in newsjacking
  • Proactively work to protect Glovo’s reputation in issues management. 
  • Prepare press releases, articles, Q&As, talk tracks for local and regional media outlets
  • Research and write briefing materials, draft statements and media comments on behalf of company spokespeople. 
  • Coordinate content for all corporate and consumer communications on Glovo’s local channels
  • Coordinate the creation & execution of a detailed calendar with key campaigns & events based on the company business and communications objectives
  • Work closely with the Legal & Government Relations teams in the creation of local and regional campaigns and provide PR advice to internal stakeholders
  • Be organized and develop programs that are scalable across the region. 
  • Manage monthly measurement and analytics.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related fields
  • Have good knowledge of the regional media landscape.
  • 5 years of experience in Public Relations (in-house or agency)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrable analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Excellent project management skills and self-starter that can deliver results
  • An execution mindset with an ability to take an idea and run with it
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Fluent Ukrainian and English language skills (other languages are a plus)
  • An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude

Individuals representing diverse profiles, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

  • 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
  • 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
  • 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
  • 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
  • 🏖️ Freedom to work from home three days a week.
  • 👪 Enhanced parental leave.
  • 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!