(Senior) PR & Communication Manager

The external communication team at idealo consists of creative storytellers who use various content marketing and PR measures. We have developed idealo into one of the most cited and requested e-commerce companies in data journalism. With our extensive datasets, we answer questions about current trends and provide insights into consumer purchasing behavior. We are looking for your creative and active support as a PR & Communications Manager for these and other topics. The position is advertised as full-time and part-time.

Must Have

• Develop exciting topics and innovative measures to position idealo in the German media landscape
• Write and publish content that inspires journalists, customers, and retailers
• Utilize content marketing and prepare topics for various target groups and channels (including social media)
• Maintain and expand a network of industry insiders and journalists from e-commerce, business, and consumer topics
• Find new approaches in idealo's data pool to tell stories based on demand and price developments
• Be open to representing idealo in TV and radio interviews
• Work closely with Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Brand teams
• Completed studies with a focus on PR, communication, marketing or comparable training
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the communication industry
• Possess PR know-how and independently developed and managed PR projects/campaigns
• Several years of experience in communication and dealing with cross-departmental journalists and in creating common press formats
• Ability to analyze and interpret absolute and relative demand figures and price data in Excel
• Good English language skills and the ability to apply them confidently and securely in discussions with media representatives
• Interest in e-commerce and consumer topics

Good to Have

• Professional experience ideally in an agency environment (preferably in e-commerce, digital industry)
• A stable and reliable network (consumer, business, e-commerce)
• Experience with communication tools and service providers like Meltwater, Cision, PMG, and news aktuell
• Experience with the business use of common social media channels

Perks & Benefits

• 30 days of vacation, with the option to buy 15 additional days per year
• Personal development opportunities including idealo Learning Hub, eLearning (e.g., Udemy), coachings & mediation, and individual training budget
• Office in the heart of Berlin with free excellent lunch, coffee, lemonade, and after-work beer
• Networking opportunities on the rooftop terrace with colleagues from the company group
• Free consultation and support in all life situations (professional, private, family, health, etc.) in cooperation with pme-Familienservice
• Job-Bike or Deutschlandticket for environmentally friendly mobility
• Various fitness and sports options such as Urban Sports or Gympass membership
• Team and large company events to celebrate successes

Job Description

The external communication at idealo consists of a multi-person team of creative storytellers who use various content marketing and PR measures. We have developed idealo into one of the most cited and requested e-commerce companies in the field of data journalism. With our extensive datasets, we answer questions about current trends and provide insights into consumer purchasing behavior.

For these and other topics, we look forward to your creative and active support as a PR & Communications Manager.

The position is advertised as full-time and part-time.

Your Tasks

• As a creative and strategic mind, you develop exciting topics and innovative measures to position idealo in the German media landscape as an e-commerce giant.
• As a passionate storyteller and writer, you write and publish content that inspires journalists, customers, and retailers alike.
• In the course of contemporary, digital communication, you also use disciplines such as content marketing and understand how to prepare and "market" topics for various target groups and channels (including social media).
• You use and maintain a network of industry insiders and journalists from the fields of e-commerce, business, and consumer topics and continuously expand it.
• In idealo's huge data pool, you constantly find new approaches to tell exciting stories based on, among other things, demand and price developments.
• You are generally open to representing idealo in TV and radio interviews.
• You are part of the Brand Communications team and also work closely with Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Brand.

Job Requirements

What you bring

• A completed degree with a focus on PR, communication, marketing, or comparable training.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the communication industry, ideally in an agency environment (preferably in e-commerce, digital industry).
• You not only possess PR know-how but have also independently developed and managed PR projects/campaigns.
• You have several years of experience in communication and dealing with cross-departmental journalists and in creating common press formats.
• A stable and reliable network (consumer, business, e-commerce) is a plus.
• The analysis and interpretation of absolute and relative demand figures as well as price data in Excel are not a challenge for you.
• Experience with communication tools and service providers such as Meltwater, Cision, PMG, and news aktuell, as well as the (business) use of common social media channels, is an advantage.
• Interest in e-commerce and consumer topics.
• You have good English language skills and can apply them confidently and securely in discussions with media representatives.

You don't meet all criteria? Don't worry, we are looking for employees who convince us with their personality and are motivated to give their best together with their team!

What awaits you at idealo

• Need a vacation? We offer you 30 days of vacation. Not enough? You can "buy" an additional 15 days each year through salary conversion.
• Want to develop further? We take your personal development goals seriously and offer you, in addition to our idealo Learning Hub, eLearning offers (e.g., Udemy), coachings & mediation, the opportunity to individually benefit from our further training budget.
• And what about the office? Our office, in the heart of Berlin, offers not only the "standard foosball table" but also excellent free lunch, as well as free coffee, lemonade, and after-work beer. You can network with colleagues from our corporate group on our beautiful rooftop terrace.
• Do you want support outside of work? We offer free consultation and support in all life situations (professional, private, family, health, etc.) in cooperation with the pme-Familienservice.
• Do you also want to be mobile? With a Job-Bike or Deutschlandticket, no problem – and it's also environmentally friendly!
• Do you want to stay fit? For this, we offer you many different fitness and sports options, such as an Urban Sports or Gympass membership for your very personal needs.
• And what else is there? Of course, successes must be celebrated! In addition to team events, large company events await you, where we spare no expense or effort.