Communications Lead, UK & Europe - Corporate & Policy

Pinterest is seeking a senior communications expert to join its International Communications team based in London. This high-impact role will oversee policy communications and provide corporate communications support across Europe, focusing on the UK.

You will be the authority on the European and UK regulatory environment, especially in how it affects tech companies. You will help amplify Pinterest's distinctive voice, ensuring external stakeholders understand our pioneering positions.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the policy and regulatory landscape across Europe, plan proactive campaigns, and respond strategically to emerging issues in partnership with in-house Policy teams.
• Adapt our global corporate narrative to resonate with local audiences and collaborate with local teams to ensure impactful comms across the region.
• Secure relevant speaking opportunities, manage executive communications, and create op-eds or commentary that reinforce Pinterest’s role as a positive platform.
• Cultivate strong relationships with journalists, industry analysts, government bodies, and NGOs in the UK and Europe.
• Manage rapid response to high-priority issues, including defending our bold policy stances against industry critics.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of communications experience, ideally with a technology or digital media brand.
• Demonstrated expertise in UK media and policy, with a strong grasp of EU and global regulatory environments.
• Ability to develop strategy with clear KPIs that translate for non-comms natives.
• Exceptional prioritization skills and ability to decide where best to invest time and resources.
• Proven track record of working directly with C-suite executives and managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong press relationships across key outlets across Europe.
• Team player with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, a related field or equivalent experience.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration approximately 1-2 times a week and needs to be in a commutable distance from our London office.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Salary:

• £69,550-£132,145 GBP