External Communications Lead (Europe)
Lovable
Job Summary
Lovable is seeking a strategic, hands-on External Communications Lead to manage European media relations, public affairs, and employer branding. This high-impact role, based in Stockholm, will shape Lovable's presence across Europe, establishing its voice as a global leader in democratizing software creation. Lovable enables millions to build software with any language, driving a foundational shift in digital creation. The company values extreme ownership, high velocity, and low-ego collaboration, aiming to make a significant impact on the world.
Must Have
- 5+ years external communications in hypergrowth tech (B2B/B2C SaaS).
- Experience building new comms programs hands-on.
- Public affairs and policy engagement experience.
- Engaging with policymakers and government stakeholders.
- Positioning executives in AI policy conversations.
- Strong relationships with European tech and business media.
- Track record of securing meaningful media coverage.
- Advising and coaching spokespeople for media interviews.
- Understanding how external communications drives talent attraction.
- Extreme ownership and keen attention to detail.
- Comfort with ambiguity and speed in fast-moving environments.
Good to Have
- Experience with issues management.
- Direct experience developing narratives for technical audiences.
Perks & Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be offered.
Job Description
TL;DR — We're looking for a strategic, hands-on external communications lead to drive Lovable's European media relations, public affairs engagements, and employer brand. You'll shape how Lovable shows up in Sweden and across Europe — from media relations to policy engagement to talent attraction — while helping establish our voice as a global leader in democratizing software creation. This is a high-growth, high-impact role based in our Stockholm headquarters.
Relocation assistance may be offered.
Why Lovable?
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Lovable lets anyone and everyone build software with any language. From solopreneurs to Fortune 100 teams, millions of people use Lovable to transform raw ideas into real products — fast. We are at the forefront of a foundational shift in software creation, which means you have an unprecedented opportunity to change the way the digital world works. Over 2 million people worldwide already use Lovable to launch businesses, automate work, and bring their ideas to life. And we're just getting started.
We're a small, talent-dense team building a generation-defining company from Stockholm. We value extreme ownership, high velocity and low-ego collaboration. We seek out people who care deeply, ship fast, and are eager to make a dent in the world.
What we're looking for
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- External comms experience in hypergrowth tech: 5+ years building and executing external communications at fast-growing technology companies (B2B or B2C SaaS preferred), ideally with experience building new programs while staying hands-on
- Public affairs and policy fluency: Experience engaging with policymakers, government stakeholders, or multilateral organizations (e.g., WEF, EU institutions); comfort positioning executives in AI policy conversations
- European communications expertise: Strong relationships with European tech and business media (including new media), with a track record of securing meaningful, on-message coverage; experience with issues management a plus
- Executive partnership and preparation: Track record of advising and coaching spokespeople for media interviews, speaking engagements, and high-profile public moments
- Employer brand instincts: Understanding of how external communications drives talent attraction; bonus points for direct experience developing narratives that resonate with technical audiences
- Extreme ownership with keen attention to detail: You take full accountability for outcomes, sweat the small stuff, and catch what others miss
- Comfort with ambiguity and speed: You're energized (not drained) by fast-moving environments where priorities shift and you're building the plane while flying it
What you'll do
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- Own European media relations: Develop and execute Lovable's European media strategy — journalist relationships, proactive pitching, and reactive opportunities
- Support public affairs and policy engagement: Help position Lovable and our executives in AI policy conversations, supporting presence at forums like Davos, government engagements, and thought leadership on democratizing software creation
- Lead employer brand for talent attraction: Drive external communications that reinforce Lovable as a destination for world-class talent, particularly technical hires in Europe — from content strategy to media placement to awards
- Develop and support executive spokespeople: Prepare executives for European media opportunities and speaking engagements, including message development, media training, and briefings
- Manage our European events presence: Identify and execute strategic speaking opportunities and events that advance Lovable's visibility and credibility with European audiences
- Shape our communications foundations: As an early member of the comms team, help establish the frameworks, processes, and ways of working that will scale with Lovable's growth