Senior Corporate Communications Manager, EMEA

Working at AtlassianAtlassian can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Assuming you have eligible working rights and a sufficient time zone overlap with your team, you can choose to work remotely or return to an office as they reopen (unless it’s necessary for your role to be performed in the office). Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.With a sufficient timezone overlap with the team, we're able to hire eligible candidates for this role from any location in France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom. If this sparks your interest, apply today and chat with our friendly Recruitment team.Do you want to be part of an incredible growth company – to have a chance to be a strategist but also do hands-on work that makes an impact? Atlassian is looking for a communications professional to craft and nurture the stories we share with the world.You will drive communications for Atlassian in France, Germany and the wider EMEA region, helping shape our unique point of view on all aspects of work from great culture and teamwork practices to how work will change over the next decade. You will help us maintain and build upon existing thought leadership and work on the narratives and tactics that advance the company's corporate position globally. In this role, you'll help build the future of Atlassian's reputation and act as a strategic communications partner to our founders and executives across the company, helping them clearly articulate their vision.Your future teamYou'll be part of the Global Communications team, reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications based in Austin, Texas.

What you'll do

• Lead the execution of the EMEA integrated communications strategy with the goal to build Atlassian's brand, product awareness and customer base.
• Manage and partner closely with Atlassian's regional communications agencies across France, Germany, and the UK to deliver the regional comms goals.
• Partner closely with the wider corporate communications team to develop narratives across the Atlassian brand related to future of work, sustainability, DEI and innovation.
• Work cross-functionally across go-to-market to bring stories and announcements around our customers, products and solutions to life.
• Provide strategic communications counsel and support to founders and executives, as well as other senior leaders, including in-depth briefings for media interviews, speaking opportunities and event participation.
• Lead the ideation, development, pitching and placement of Atlassian brand stories in top-tier business and tech media, in print, digital and broadcast outlets.
• Partner closely with the internal comms team in the management of crisis comms across the EMEA region.
• Handle all inbound media, event and speaking requests for Atlassian's brand in EMEA

Your background

• Minimum of 8+ years of communications experience with enterprise technology, in-house or at an agency.
• Deep knowledge of the European media market, with experience working in either France or Germany.
• Fluency in either French or Germany.
• Ability to build and run communications programs, independently.
• Ability to manage budgets and agencies.
• Strong relationships with business and technology journalists and influencers.
• Top-notch decision-making skills: ability to prioritize among competing opportunities and articulate the rationale behind decisions.
• A knack for knowing what will interest media and how to shape messaging for different audiences.
• Great writing skills, with a love for penning messaging platforms, pitches, blogs, and executive speaking points.
• Experience in influencing key decision makers on communications programs.
• A healthy sense of humor, and a how-can-I-help, get-it-done demeanor.

#LI-CK1Our perks & benefitsTo support you at work and play, our perks and benefits include ample time off, an annual education budget, paid volunteer days, and so much more.About AtlassianThe world’s best teams work better together with Atlassian. From medicine and space travel, to disaster response and pizza deliveries, Atlassian software products help teams all over the planet. At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team.We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.