Head of Communications
As the leading European early-stage venture capital firm based in Berlin, Cherry Ventures is committed to driving innovation and supporting our dynamic portfolio of startups. We are seeking a driven and experienced Head of Communications to join our vibrant team. This role will be pivotal in shaping and advancing our communications strategy, enhancing our firm's brand visibility, and supporting our portfolio companies with strategic communications initiatives.
Role Summary:
The Head of Communications at Cherry will be responsible for driving all aspects of our communications strategy, both internally and externally. This role demands a high-energy, flexible professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is focused on achieving immediate results. The successful candidate will work closely with our portfolio companies to develop and implement effective communication strategies that align with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Cherry Ventures’ portfolio companies to design and execute strategic communications plans that effectively convey their vision and milestones.
- Own funding announcements Cherry’s portfolio companies from start-to-finish, with a service-oriented mindset to support our founders.
- Drive the development and management of Cherry Ventures’ brand, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across all platforms.
- Oversee the execution of all communications-related activities, including media relations, digital marketing, and public relations, ensuring they align with our firm’s objectives.
- Draft speeches, talking points, presentations, and interview briefings for partners. You define opportunities to promote our fund and our team members to the media (i.e. articles, interviews, podcasts) and events/conferences (i.e. panels, presentations)
- Rapidly adapt strategies and tactics in response to market changes and company needs.
- Serve as the primary communications contact for Cherry Ventures, ensuring effective message delivery to diverse audiences, including investors, partners, and the media.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in communications, preferably in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Proven track record of executing successful communication strategies with measurable results, across leading social media outlets.
- An outgoing personality with a flexible approach to work; must be open-minded and quick to adjust to new challenges and changes.
- A strong focus on execution and delivering daily successes; tactically proficient and capable of fast implementation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders and drive the communications agenda.
- Be an amazing storyteller - convert Cherry + portfolio wins into viral and engaging stories on social media.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Be part of a passionate team and contribute to the success of scaling international startups.
- Work in a collaborative, and supportive company culture.
- We're very international and English is our working language.
- Participate in our events all over Europe.
ABOUT CHERRY VENTURES
Cherry Ventures is the leading European early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Berlin, London, and Stockholm. We are a hands-on team of former entrepreneurs and operators who have built fast-scaling companies such as Spotify and Zalando. From these backgrounds and more, we always put founders first. Cherry Ventures has invested in over 100 companies across Europe, including FlixBus, AUTO1 Group, Juni, Forto, GOALS, Carbo Culture, Weld, Mondu, Moss, Amboss, Numa, and many more.
Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
