MidFull TimeEN
Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a network of 400+ fast charging stations across Europe, allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their car with 100% green energy. Our goal is a European network of 1000 fast charging stations in prime locations, where all electric vehicles can charge with renewable energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in the UK, France and the Netherlands. If you want to make a difference and work in an informal, international scale-up environment with future prospects, then read on!
As PR & Communications Manager for France, you will be in charge of building the narrative to support the continued growth of Fastned in France. You will manage the PR strategy rollout, our French social media platforms, plan and organise Fastned’s presence to internal & external events, and foster relationships with electric driving communities. You will work closely with the Marketing Manager, local teams (Public Affair, Network Development…), the central PR team in Amsterdam, and external agencies to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaigns. It’s a role with a strong combination of quick thinking and execution, to grow an innovative brand in a highly competitive market.
Key Responsibilities:
PR Execution
Lead the implementation of the French Comms & PR strategy, aligned with Fastned’s mission and business goals.
Identify PR opportunities and generate positive media coverage
Monitor the press mailbox
Build an event strategy (internal and external) relevant to Fastned various growth pillars
Events
Identify and organise internal events to grow Fastned’s brand awareness locally
Support local teams in participating in external events to promote Fastned’s brand awareness on a national level and towards B2B audiences.
Media Relations
Build and maintain relationships with bloggers and influencers.
Monitor media coverage
Manage relationships with local PR agencies, ensuring alignment with Fastned’s strategy.
Content Creation & Storytelling
Create and oversee content such as press releases, blog posts, newsletters, social media updates, and case studies.
Lead the profiling of local leaders online and in the media
Project Management & Reporting
Manage PR campaigns from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with objectives
Measure and report on PR activities and KPIs
Stakeholder management: support Public Affairs, Network development and PR central teams
Your profile
You are energetically collaborating with colleagues across the company and acting as a creative sparring partner. Taking ownership is something that comes naturally to you. You love working in a very mission-driven, fast-paced environment, and you are the focus on results. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:
4 to 8 years’ experience in PR & Communications, ideally in an international or fast-paced environment
Fluent French and professional English; strong written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of the French media landscape and first experience with social media or influencers
Ability to create engaging content: press releases, short stories, social media posts and newsletters
Hands-on experience or strong interest in social media management and media coverage tracking
Strong organisational skills; able to support PR campaigns and events from planning to execution
Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and external PR agencies
Analytical mindset with the ability to track KPIs and report on PR impact
Strong interest in sustainability, energy transition and Fastned’s mission
Let’s have a chat! Send us your application and share why you’re excited about this role!
If you have questions or need further information regarding your application, please contact our recruitment team via recruitment@fastnedcharging.com
Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.