Play a central role in positioning applike group as an emerging global tech company.
Act as the founders' right hand in crafting high-impact communications for applike group and its entities: from keynote scripts to strategic LinkedIn positioning and other media channels, ensuring world-class founder branding.
Own our press relations: not just issuing releases, but leveraging a deep network of tech and business journalists and knowing exactly how to place stories that move the needle.
Translate complex technical topics (software, industry, product messaging) into clear narratives for a global audience, and be willing to write critical, market-specific pieces when required.
Foster cultural understanding and incorporate a sense of regional identity into our communications.
Build, protect, and project our reputation during hypergrowth, ensuring seamless internal and external messaging.

10+ years of professional experience, with hands-on experience in the tech startup/scale-up environment and a track record of helping companies scale from local success to global presence.
Proven track record of managing high-level corporate communications and building a founder’s brand in a fast-paced tech environment—this is our top criterion.
Fluent in both English and German (written and spoken) at a highly professional level to support our global presence from Germany to Singapore, Brazil, and the US. Comfortable switching between a German internal alignment meeting and writing for an international tech audience.
Proactive, direct, and comfortable challenging the status quo. You move fast and prioritize results over long slide decks. You enjoy being hands-on and role-modeling ownership.

Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.
Smooth start at applike: From offer signing to settling in Hamburg, we support you every step of the way. Need a visa? No problem. We support ambitions such as learning German and offer a relocation bonus to help you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.
Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: Hybrid work with three core office days, flexible working hours, 30 vacation days, three weeks of remote work per year, free access to an in-house gym with a variety of fitness classes, and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy views of the Alster Lake from our central office with top-notch equipment, open collaborative spaces, and a wide selection of snacks and drinks.
Join the Community: Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together—and we celebrate together, too.

Head of Communications

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