Head of Communications (all genders)

Job description

Company Description ABOUT YOU is one of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies. Based in Hamburg and Berlin, we operate at the intersection of fashion and technology. Our mission is to rethink online shopping and make it personal and seamless. This takes more than good ideas. It takes people who take initiative and challenge the status quo. We believe in flat hierarchies, direct communication, and pragmatic decisions. No long approval chains. Just ownership, trust, and clear responsibility. We work hard, but we also believe in enjoying the ride together - over team lunches, afterwork drinks, company events, or a quick coffee in between meetings. If this sounds like you, ABOUT YOU could be the right place to bring in your perspective. Job Description This is a fixed-term position covering parental leave (approximately 13 months). Holistic strategic direction and continuous development of corporate communications in alignment with company objectives Overall responsibility for Corporate, Consumer, and Internal Communications Strategic advisory and positioning of the Management Board and Senior Leadership Team, including the development of core corporate narratives Development and management of integrated communication strategies across all relevant channels and stakeholders Close, aligned collaboration with Zalando’s communications department Overall responsibility for steering and further developing press and media relations, as well as building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships Responsibility for communication in critical situations, including the management of company-wide crisis communications Overall responsibility for the PR-driven execution of ABOUT YOU events (e.g. fashion shows), including media relations and stakeholder management Steering and quality assurance of key communication content and formats (e.g. communication strategies, press materials, internal formats, executive communications) Qualifications Several years of comprehensive experience in corporate communications with responsibility for Corporate, Consumer, and Internal Communications Proven experience in strategic advisory and positioning of top management, particularly at C-level Strong track record in managing complex communication initiatives as well as leading press and media relations, including in the context of high-reach and international events Confident handling of demanding internal and external stakeholders, with extensive experience working in matrix organizations Experience working directly with a Management Board or comparable senior leadership bodies Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a keen sense for relevant topics, narratives, and media dynamics High conceptual strength combined with a clear execution focus and decisiveness Strong presence, assertiveness, and the ability to provide guidance in critical situations Business-fluency in German and English Additional Information Your perks at a glance: Visit our benefits page . Simply apply online via our career page - we will get back to you as soon as possible! A Place Where You Can Be You We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, exactly as they are. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter. What we stand for internally, we stand for as a brand: acceptance, inclusion, and a fairer approach to fashion.