Communications and Public Affairs Manager

This position is based in Madrid, Spain.

The area: Communications

It's our job to help inform and educate consumers, partners and opinion formers about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive business ethos and approach to the big public policy issues of the day. We are looking for quick witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team. To succeed here you'll need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines simultaneously, as well enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!). Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.

The role: Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Spain and Portugal

Based in Madrid, you will report to Google's London-based Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Southern & Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Responsibilities:

* Manage Google's day to day relationship with the media in Spain and Portugal.

* Proactive and reactive media relations – both B2B and B2C.

* Supporting the team in the execution of Google's strategic external communications plan.

* Working with the EMEA Communications and Public Affairs team to create and implement imaginative, B2C as well as B2C focused PR campaigns to launch and promote Google products.

Requirements:

* BA/BS degree preferred with a strong academic record.

* Extensive experience in communications, (consumer, corporate or public affairs), as well as experience of the technology and / or media sectors.

* First class written and oral presentation skills in Spanish and English.

* The ability to think strategically and to learn quickly.

* A creative imagination capable of promoting new products in an exciting but practical way.

* A good attention to detail and a well organised, structured approach to work.

* A team approach to work, and the ability to work in a start-up environment and under pressure.

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