Head of Communications (all genders)

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.
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)
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
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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.