A top environmental commodities trading firm is looking for a
PR Lead - Madrid
Based in Madrid, Spain
Strive belongs to the Vertis Environmental Finance group. At Strive, our mission is to inspire and empower businesses to make the transition to a zero-carbon economy. We have been a pioneer in the carbon markets since 2001 and our drive is relentless to move the world towards a greener future. How?
We see a growing demand, coming from corporates and from individuals, all looking to understand what their zero-carbon pathway looks like, and build the new capabilities required as part of this transformation. Our Strive team focused on the voluntary market - is continuously innovating to provide the best sustainability advisory and carbon offsetting services to corporate players globally, to help them transition to a zero-carbon world.
We are looking for a high-energy and passionate PR Lead with a few years of quality experience.
More about the role: This role is a well-rounded PR position and will report directly to the Marketing Manager. The ideal person will be supporting and coordinating most of the tasks related to our PR actions, while playing a key role in internal and external communications of Strive. Due to the complex and fast moving industry we work in, this person will quickly become knowledgeable and aware about our company and industry.
What will you do:
- PR strategy: Lead tactical efforts and contribute to strategic thinking in relationship-building with local and regional EMEA media.
- Build media lists: Cultivate and steward relationships with journalists and press outlets across broadcast, print, and online media.
- Events: Serve as PR lead for several key global and regional events, as well as develop media-specific events.
- Drafting and distribution: Collaborate with teams to draft press releases, thought leadership opinion editorials, Q&A responses, pitches, speeches, case studies and impact stories.
- Training: Coach the team for public and press appearances.
- Reporting: Responsible for ad-hoc reporting of the local e-PR impact, including performance analysis.
We think you might be good for the role if:
- A degree in an appropriate field (PR, journalism, marketing, business…)
- Native English Speaker (or equivalent) with excellent communication and writing skills
- Good knowledge of the financial and sustainability media in EMEA
- +3 years of experience
- B2B experience
- Passionate about sustainability, media, and innovation
- Ability to work within a team, in an international working environment
Our benefits and perks 🏆
- Become an expert in the CO2 market through in-depth training in emissions trading, the energy sector
- The opportunity to join a top player pioneer in environmental certificates trading on an incredible growth trajectory
- Work for an inspiring vision for a more sustainable future
- Work among a diverse team of passionate, and high-caliber individuals located across the world
- Great career development opportunities
- We have a hybrid and flexible work from office policy
- Team events to bring our people to amazing destinations across Europe
- A competitive salary, local benefits, and bonuses
- You can sleep well at night knowing you are helping organizations toward a greener future
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