Senior Communications Specialist - Public Relations Marketing London

Senior Communications Specialist - Public RelationsFull-timeCKO Department: MarketingCheckout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That’s why we’re on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we’re just getting started. We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.The roleThe Communications team at Checkout.com has a broad remit. It's responsible for Checkout.com’s press office, product launches, media relations, external perception, and managing wider external stakeholders: this includes briefing and engaging analysts (such as Forrester) and industry influencers.The team works closely with (and sits within) the broader brand and marketing team, working with agency partners and leadership to respond to inbound enquiries, draft press releases, and pitch stories.How you’ll make an impactSupport both our product and wider corporate affairs functions with the creation and distribution of key announcements.Cultivate relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and other influencers to drive positive coverage of the company and its sustained momentum.This role will also manage our analyst relations programme, updating and working with key analyst houses such as ForresterRespond to media inquiries, and prepare representatives for media interviews.To support with the coordination of agency partners to brief and prepare for upcoming announcements – ensuring we have local relevance across multiple marketsAbout you:Proven experience in PR & communications (5+ years), preferably with a background in FinTech/paymentsAbility to build strong relationships with media and Key Opinion FormersExcellent command of written English; a grammar guru who appreciates a well-crafted turn-of-phraseAbility to work quickly and produce results of a very high standardExcellent interpersonal skills; affable and resourceful, and can adapt communication styles to different audiences appropriatelyThe world of payments can be complex: someone who can express technical ideas in a coherent wayInterest in current affairs and the developments in the FinTech/payments industryApply without meeting all requirements statementIf you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.We believe in equal opportunitiesWe work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use.Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us.We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via
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