Project Manager PR & Communications
Every day, millions of people rely on WeTransfer to share their creative ideas.
WeTransfer believes creative thinking changes the world, so we help people bring their ideas to life through a collection of beautifully obvious tools. We’re interested in the weird and wonderful ways that creative minds work, and how they shape the world around us. This thinking has made our products and brand loved by many—from our moms to your favorite artists. We design and deliver delightful experiences that continue to feel obvious and intuitive to millions of people every day. As a certified B-Corp, WeTransfer aims to be a sustainable and responsible tech company, balancing people, planet, and profit.
So, the work we do matters. Come and be a part of it.
We are looking for a full-time Project Manager to be part of our fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic comms team. We need someone with the skills, experience, and personality to keep lots of plates spinning at the same time. In this role, you support the planning of the day-to-day operational aspects of our projects and help organize some of our bigger events. You will co- create briefings, keep close to other teams to assess internal feasibility and you’ll make sure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget. You will also be responsible for the creation of new brand and PR assets, such as animated videos and press kits, and managing our freelance blog editor. On top of that you'll be able to have a great impact on the team in creating a more organized way of working together between our Amsterdam, London, New York and LA offices.
It is important that you have a good understanding of what it takes to bring a project to life. That means a clear understanding of some basic design programs and the requirements of our in-house creative studio. On the day-to-day, you’ll be working closely with everyone in the comms team, as well as the marketing team, external production parties and agencies, and oversee project timelines. You’ll work closely with our Operations team to anticipate the required resources.
About you:
- You have strong and effective communication skills
- Have an enthusiastic attitude, and a flexible mindset
- You are easy to get along with and a true team player
- You have strong attention to detail, while always keeping an eye on the bigger picture
- You remain calm when under pressure
- Are solution-oriented and comfortable with an ever-changing environment
- You get excited from managing multiple projects simultaneouslyYou have a passion for marketing and communications, but done differently
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in project management or related topics, preferably at an agency
- Keen attention to detail with an ability to see the bigger picturePragmatic attitude with a hands-on mentality
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Confident in handling projects from inception to completion
- Assertive; gets the job doneWeTransfer is part of the creative community and so are you — broadly interested in tech, design and the arts
- Fluency in written and spoken English is essential
- This role is based in Amsterdam. You should either live within a commutable distance or be willing to relocate
A little something about us
Today, 50 million people in 195 countries share ideas using WeTransfer. We are constantly developing new products, as well as rethinking what our current platforms can be, and can do.
Our founders originally worked in design, media and marketing; today we’re lucky to be working with the most creative minds in branding, sales, design, support and engineering.
We believe a diverse company is a better company. Whatever your story, we want to hear from you. Whatever your background, we’ll help you do your best work. All employees get an annual €1,000 personal development budget to learn new skills, or improve existing ones.
Our new Amsterdam office is located in an old chewing gum factory on the edge of the river Amstel. Our US teams are based in Venice (LA), Brooklyn (NYC) and South Lake Union (Seattle). With lunch, snacks and great coffee, we know how to keep our teams properly fuelled. Our culture team designs a program of outings, speakers, workshops and fitness classes to get a good work-life balance.
Like the sound of working with us?
We’re a company that makes a difference for millions of people with a culture that values each individual. Come and join us!