Marketing Communications & Media Manager

Are you…Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to sustainability?

Interested in developing your career in a leading packaging and printing industry?

Interested in building a brand-new global communications function from the ground up?

If so, read on!

Esko, a Veralto company, is a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods. Our products empower teams to support and manage the packaging design and print processes for brand owners, retailers, pre-media and trade shops, manufacturers, and converters to provide the most innovative, integrated platform and comprehensive portfolio of tools that intelligently digitize, connect, automate, and accelerate the concept to market processes for every packaged product.

You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. We are looking for a Marketing Communications & Media Manager to join our team, based in Belgium, the UK, or the Netherlands.

In this role, you will lead Esko's global earned media and communications strategy, building brand visibility, media relationships, and thought leadership as Esko, Art workflow, and Global Vision come together as one business under Veralto.

You will work closely with our global growth, content, product, commercial, and executive teams, as well as with our external PR agencies, to increase Esko's share of voice and brand presence across markets worldwide. This is a remote role, and you should expect some international travel to meet media, partners, and stakeholders across Europe and  this role, a typical day will look like Develop core media messaging and positioning that clearly articulates Esko's value across audiences and global markets, especially as Esko, Art workflow, and Global Vision come together as one brand

Translate business priorities into compelling media communication tactics that secure global media coverage, and track results to continually improve reach and business impact

Build and manage strategic relationships with international media, influencers, and key external stakeholders to grow Esko's share of voice

Manage media outreach, interviews, bylines, press materials, and reputation management – working with outsourced PR agencies today, with an eye toward building more capability in-house over time

Plan and execute integrated media campaigns and high-visibility moments – aiming for four to six major visibility opportunities a year – alongside trade shows and field marketing efforts

Act as a strategic communications partner to the executive team, securing media interviews and executive visibility that positively impact the Esko brand and lead generation

Partner closely with growth, content, product, commercial, and executive teams to keep messaging aligned with go-to-market and market-expansion plans

Identify and support thought-leadership opportunities for Esko's subject-matter experts through content, speaking engagements, and external platforms

Required

Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field+3 years of experience in media, communications, or marketing communications, including prior experience working for a B2B business Proven experience managing external and internal communications in a B2B, international, multi-market environment

Strong media relations awareness and a demonstrated ability to build relationships from scratch…