PR ​/ External Communications Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a PR / External Communications Manager based in Belgium.

As a PR / External Communications Manager, you will shape and strengthen the public reputation of a global portfolio of digital products. You’ll develop compelling PR initiatives, thought leadership, and reputation-management strategies designed to increase brand awareness and visibility. The role combines strategic communications with hands-on writing, campaign execution, media engagement, and online reputation management. You’ll also help build the public profiles of senior executives and support communications around events, issues, and crisis situations.

Working in a fully remote, international environment, you’ll collaborate with Marketing, SEO, Legal, external agencies, and specialist partners. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on globally distributed products while working with a diverse and highly collaborative team.

• Plan and execute PR and external communications initiatives that strengthen product reputation, increase brand awareness, and support broader marketing objectives.
• Develop creative and potentially viral PR campaigns, from initial brainstorming and concept development through execution and measurement.
• Manage the online reputation of key products through paid placements, Search Engine Reputation Management (SERM), branded search monitoring, and related initiatives.
• Write, edit, and oversee high-quality communications content, including press materials, articles, SEO-focused content, thought leadership pieces, and executive communications.
• Oversee the creation, publication, and management of user reviews to support positive online reputation and brand perception.
• Coordinate external vendors, PR agencies, freelancers, and other communication partners to ensure projects are delivered effectively and consistently.
• Support the development of C-level executives’ public profiles by preparing communications content, identifying media opportunities, and coordinating external engagements.
• Assist with event planning, preparation, messaging, and communications activities when required.
• Partner with Marketing, SEO, Legal, and other internal stakeholders on reputation, communications, and brand-protection initiatives.
• Contribute to crisis communications and issues-management efforts, helping protect brand reputation and ensure clear, timely external messaging.

• Professional experience in PR, external communications, corporate communications, reputation management, or a closely related field.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences, channels, and communication objectives.
• Strong understanding of Search Engine Reputation Management (SERM) and broader online reputation-management practices.
• Good knowledge of SEO principles and demonstrated ability to create content that supports organic search visibility.
• Experience developing PR campaigns and external communications initiatives, ideally with measurable brand or reputation outcomes.
• Basic understanding of crisis and issues communications, with practical experience in this area considered a strong advantage.
• Strong project-management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, external partners, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working across Marketing, SEO, Legal, agencies, and senior stakeholders.
• Creativity, strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to identify compelling stories and communication opportunities.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, international environment with distributed teams.

• Fully remote, full-time work with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Competitive compensation, with the initial salary level or range communicated during the recruitment process before employment begins.
• 28 calendar days of vacation per year.
• 7 wellness days per year for personal recovery, household matters, or general well-being.
• Referral bonuses of…