Senior Communications Specialist (Global Communications)

Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant. As a member of the Communications team, you will lead the execution of our global communications workstream.

Responsibilities

Help shape how one of Europe's most ambitious deep-tech companies is understood by the world; Lead the execution of Proxima's global communications workstream; Use communications to help secure financing, build trust, shape public debate; Own communications around Proxima's defining moments; Serve as the primary point of contact for all media enquiries; Build trusted relationships with journalists across business, technology, science and political media; Create high-impact media opportunities through proactive pitching, interviews, briefings and lab tours; Develop interview briefings, opinion pieces and executive messaging; Translate complex technical, commercial and political topics into compelling narratives; Stay close to the political, policy and industry landscape; Turn communications priorities into integrated campaigns; Lead public relations for selected international conferences, sponsorships, exhibitions and executive speaking engagements; Build trusted relationships across Engineering, Finance, Public Policy, and Business Operations; Work closely with colleagues across Communications and Brand & Content; Lead external agencies and specialist partners.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, public relations or strategic communications, ideally across agencies and high-growth technology companies or startup to scale-up environments; A strong network of or the credibility to quickly build trusted relationships with German and international journalists across business, technology and science media; A track record of leading integrated communications campaigns from strategy through execution, including managing agencies and external partners; Native or fluent German, with exceptional writing and communication skills, in both German and English; A strong understanding of how strategic communications can shape public debate, influence policy conversations and support business objectives; An entrepreneurial mindset with the initiative to identify opportunities, take ownership and drive communications forward in a fast-moving environment; Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-profile priorities simultaneously.

Nice to have

Experience in deep tech, energy or another highly technical, highly regulated industry; Experience in political or policy communications; Experience supporting fundraising or investor communications.

Benefits

Work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world; Join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals; Do your life's best work and enjoy the journey; Show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent.