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External Communications Manager (Central European Portfolio), Warsaw

Client: Prologis

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 851bd626966c

Job Views: 19

Posted: 23.01.2025

Expiry Date: 09.03.2025

Job Description:

Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. We own, manage and develop high-quality properties in the world’s most vibrant centers of commerce, approximately 72 million square meters in 19 countries. Some of the world’s largest brands (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi) turn to us because they know an efficient supply chain will make their businesses run better, and a strategic relationship with Prologis will create competitive advantage. As the top ranked U.S.company and sixth overall among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, we take our global footprint seriously.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a talented and strategic communications professional who brings creativity, experience, executive presence and a collaborative nature to their work. Reporting to the director, External Communications (Europe), this person will play an important role in crafting and executing our strategy for telling Prologis’ company story to our customers, partners and other key audiences in Central Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary) working closely with their corporate communications and marketing counterparts.

Our ideal candidate will have the confidence and demonstrated experience of creating and maintaining strong relationships with members of the media and can develop and pitch stories in support of business objectives and growing brand awareness. They will also have demonstrated experience with outside-the-box PR thinking and strategies. They will also have some level of experience in public affairs PR, working on issues relating to community engagement, government relations and more. They should also have experience managing external public relations companies.

We’re also looking for a strong writer who can craft communications that clearly communicate complicated business issues – making them digestible and interesting to the media and the general population. This person is results driven and takes pride in executing flawlessly on projects small and large. They also are a self-starter and a fantastic team member who is collaborative and committed to the company and team’s success.

If you are looking for an environment where you can do great work, have work-life balance, work with fun people (if we do say so ourselves!) and represent a global company that is committed to building a sustainable future, come join us.

What you’ll do:

1. Assume overall responsibility for the proactive and reactive management of all PR and Communications activity for Prologis in Central Europe, working closely with your manager and Global Communications colleagues.
2. Work with senior management and marketing colleagues to understand business goals and create and deliver the annual communications and content plan that supports these goals.
3. Develop and nurture relationships with key reporters and outlets.
4. Manage external PR agency, agreeing and reviewing media relations activity on a regular basis.
5. Create a diverse range of written content for the business, including, but not limited to: press releases, media alerts, blogs and more. Work with the EU social media lead on content as necessary.
6. Develop thought leadership content that advances brand recognition for Prologis amongst key target audiences in Central Europe.
7. Track and measure success with overall PR objectives (regional and enterprise).
8. Support Prologis in the event of crisis management, working with director, External Communications and the Global Communications team.
9. Proactively seek opportunities for targeted awards that will raise the company’s profile in key areas, in coordination with other communications and marketing colleagues.
10. Work to help Prologis to be seen as a thought leader in the sector and beyond, including identifying relevant speaker opportunities and supporting speakers’ messaging.

To Be Successful, You Will:

1. Bring 6+ years of relevant experience in media/PR – a focus in real estate, commercial development, public affairs or community affairs a plus.
2. Demonstrate a successful track record of relationships with business media.
3. Collaborative and thrive on working cross functionally.
4. Be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines consistently.
5. Have excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; strong editing skills.
6. Bilingual – fluency in Polish and English (written and spoken).
7. Knowledge of AP Style.
8. Have experience working in or managing a PR agency.
9. Have previous crisis communications experience.
10. Crisis management experience.
11. A self-starter with the ability to manage own workload.
12. Knowledge of community and stakeholder engagement and of legislative and political landscape that affects the business.

People First

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most - our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Warsaw, Poland

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