At Verda, we're building a full-stack AI cloud, covering everything from data centers and hardware to our own cloud platform that the world's leading AI teams use to do serious AI work.
We strive to make a positive mark on the world through the infrastructure we build and give leading teams a service they can truly depend on. Headquartered in Helsinki, we operate globally with offices in London and San Francisco.
Join Verda while it’s still being built - not once it’s finished.
Why Verda
Cash and equity compensation along with local benefits.
40+ nationalities, with 6 different ones on the management team.
A real chance to make an impact and work alongside world class engineers, researchers, and partners across the global AI ecosystem.
Your responsibilities
In this role, you will lead external communications and reputation management for Verda in the UK. The work covers both strategy and hands-on execution as we scale.
Your responsibilities include shaping Verda's communications strategy in one of its key markets and the company's external narrative. You'll work on media relations, executive visibility, announcements, and crisis communications, and build trusted relationships with Verda's external stakeholders.
You'll collaborate closely with Government Relations, Marketing, Operations and our wider Communications team to build positions, keep external messaging consistent and timely, and monitor coverage and industry conversation to spot opportunities and risks.
You work as part of our Global Communications team, and report to our Head of Communications.
Your key competencies
7+ years of experience in external communications, reputation management, media relations, corporate communications, or a related field
Track record of building impactful communications strategies
Ability to navigate complex technological, political and business topics and to build clear messaging that positions Verda in relevant conversations
Experience working with media and journalists in the UK market and building trusted relationships
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and writing skills in English
Nice to have
Experience in a technology, cloud, AI, SaaS, or scale-up environment
Experience building communications strategies and navigating complex issues
Experience supporting executive and leadership communications
Experience with media training and spokesperson preparation
Experience managing crisis or issues communications
What's next
We're building fast and this role needs the right person behind it. There's no artificial deadline, but when we find who we're looking for, we move. If this sounds like your next move, apply now.
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