Public Relations & Communication Manager - French Market (Freelance)

Our mission? Making day-to-day banking easier for SMEs and freelancers thanks to an online business account that's combined with invoicing, bookkeeping, and spend management tools. Thanks to its innovative product, highly reactive 24/7 customer support, and clear pricing, Qonto has become the leader in its market.

Our journey: Founded in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 500,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600 Qontoers, we also made it to the French ranking.

Our values: Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you do. Ownership | Own your part, get things done. Teamwork | Make teamwork easy. Mastery | Continuously raise the bar. Integrity | Always do what's right and respect people.

Our beliefs: At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 50 international team members, 44 women, and 20 parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.

As a Public Relations & Communication Manager for France, your mission will be to increase Qonto's awareness in the French market by delivering strategic communications plans across owned and earned channels. In collaboration with the Global communications team, you will ensure consistency of company-wide communication, share best practices, and support impactful regional media strategies.

As a Public Relations & Communication Manager France at Qonto, you will:

1. Lead, plan, and conceive impactful PR campaigns ROI-led in line with our brand image and business objectives in the French market.
2. Maintain a strong current understanding of the French media landscape.
3. Develop and strengthen relationships with key media in technology, business, and national press in France.
4. Manage and prepare the interview process for key local spokespersons.
5. Brief and manage day-to-day our local public relations agency for successful execution and analysis of all our communication activities.
6. Develop editorial content to increase our share of voice and ensure consistency of Qonto's messaging: PR releases, speeches, Q&As, bylines, keynotes, etc.
7. Align and integrate plans with marketing, social, CS, legal, and other business and brand stakeholders.

What you can expect:

A dynamic and challenging environment where your work will have a direct impact on Qonto France's recognition. Access to a creative space where innovation and bold ideas are encouraged and valued. Collaboration with teams across the organization offering a holistic view of our business and the fintech ecosystem. A commitment to your professional development with opportunities to grow as Qonto continues to expand.

About You:

Languages: Your French and English communication skills are exceptional, enabling you to craft and convey Qonto's message on a global scale. French, Spanish, or Italian would be a plus.

Experience: You have a proven track record of managing international PR campaigns and events in the tech or SaaS industry.

Executive Positioning: Your public speaking coaching skills have transformed executives into compelling speakers.

Stakeholder Management: You are adept at managing senior stakeholder relationships both in-house and externally.

Networking: Your networking abilities and press contacts are second to none, enabling you to generate significant media coverage.

Writing: You have excellent writing and proofreading skills and can adapt your style to different channels and audiences.

A tailor-made and dynamic career track. An inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.

Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade; Tailor-made remote work policy depending on the job you apply for and where you live; Competitive salary package; Meal voucher; Public transportation reimbursement (part or global); Great health insurance depending on the country; Employee wellbeing initiatives: access to resources to take care of your mental health and great offers for sports and wellness activities; A progressive disability and parenthood policy as part of our commitment to the 1 in 6 of Qonto employees who is a parent; childcare benefits with selected partners; Monthly team events.