Press & Media Relations Expert

Help Priva amplify its voice and build valuable media relationships worldwide.

At Priva, we believe technology can help both people and the planet flourish. Our solutions contribute to sustainable food production, smart energy and water management, and healthy, comfortable buildings.

With a presence in more than 100 countries, we have an ambitious story to tell.

As a Press & Media Relations Expert, you ensure this story reaches the right audiences.

You will develop and strengthen Priva's approach to press and media relations, both in the Netherlands and internationally. In doing so, you will focus on our corporate brand and our activities within Building Automation, Horticulture, Water and Energy.

Your goal? To strengthen Priva's visibility and reputation and to further build our position as a credible and relevant voice within our markets.

You will, among other things:

• Develop and execute a proactive, international press and media relations strategy.

• Build and strengthen relationships with journalists, editors, trade media and relevant publications in the Netherlands and key international markets.

• Recognize newsworthy stories and actively bring company developments, client stories and relevant themes from our markets to the attention of the media.

• Develop strong media angles, press materials, key messages and other PR and corporate communications content.

• Identify opportunities for interviews, expert commentary, opinion pieces, media appearances and other platforms.

• Prepare and coach board members and Managing Directors for media interviews, press moments and public appearances.

• Work closely with Marketing & Communications and senior leadership to deliver external communications that are consistent and credible.

• Support issue and crisis communications, including statements, Q&As and key messages.

• Continuously identifying opportunities to strengthen Priva's visibility and reputation in our international markets.

• Reporting to the Marketing Director and working closely with the Marketing & Communications team, the Corporate Communications Manager, and various leaders across the organization.

You are an experienced PR and Media Relations professional who understands what makes a story newsworthy. You know how to translate expertise, organizational developments, and relevant business topics into interesting opportunities for the media.

You combine excellent communication skills with sound judgment and feel comfortable advising senior stakeholders.

Experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or in a similar role.

• Relevant experience in Press Relations, Media Relations, Public Relations, or Corporate Communications.

• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, both spoken and written. This is a requirement; proficiency in an additional language is a plus.

• Good knowledge of the media landscape and experience in building relationships with journalists and editors.

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, enabling you to turn complex topics into clear and engaging stories.

• Experience preparing and coaching senior leaders for interviews and public appearances.

• Experience with or affinity for reputation management, issue management and crisis communication.

• A proactive attitude and the ability to both recognize and create opportunities for media attention.

• Confidence in working with senior stakeholders across different business units and countries.

• An international outlook and the ambition to make an impact beyond the Netherlands as well.

You will join an ambitious and engaged Marketing & Communications team that is working towards a more strategic and internationally connected communications function.

This is not a role in which you merely respond to incoming press inquiries. Instead, you will have the space to further shape Priva's media relations strategy, expand our international media network and strengthen the external voice of our organization and our leadership team.

There is ample room to bring in your expertise, take initiative and help build a strong and sustainable media position for Priva.

• A good pension scheme;

• The opportunity to participate in our participation scheme;

• Plenty of opportunities to keep developing yourself with personal training options and a training budget;

• Opportunities to stay healthy and fit thanks to our healthy company restaurant and our free on-site fitness facilities, where you can, among other things, take part in CrossFit, Pilates and spinning or play a game of table tennis or foosball.

Do you know how to build strong relationships with the media, recognize a good story and know how to help leaders convey their message powerfully? Then we would love to meet you.

Apply as a Press & Media Relations Expert and help us further amplify Priva's voice worldwide.