Head of Communications (m/f/d)

Our Founders are looking for a communication expert and sparring partner: After having scaled applike group & its entities to unicorn status , we feel it's time that our story needs to be told. We would like to hire our first ever Head of Communications who doesn't just manage PR, but strategically builds the narrative of our global mobile ad tech powerhouse and its Founders.

This isn't a "business as usual" role. You will work directly with the Founders to position applike groups as a leading force in the app economy.

The applike group is committed to creating engaging experiences for every app user around the world. We are passionate about creating market-changing products, technologies and companies. We have already founded 4 companies. Our ventures are independent business units that benefit from each other’s technologies, expertise, and market access to become even more successful: adjoe is developing a breakthrough mobile advertising solution that enables app publishers around the world to grow their advertising revenues. justDice is the market leader in Mobile Gaming Loyalty Programs. Sunday is a next generation hybrid casual mobile game publisher. And justtrack offers a unique software to automate the entire mobile users acquisition process. Yet more to come.

Under the umbrella of the media company Bertelsmann, we have access to a global network of experts and strong financial support. By developing a state-of-the-art tech stack and highly skilled workforce, we aim to reach more mobile users than any other company in the world. If you want to grow your career in tech, challenge yourself in a high-performance environment, while having fun with great colleagues from all over the world, you've come to the right place!

Find the whole world in one office. Boost your career with awesome people!

What you will do:

• You will be instrumental in positioning applike group as THE upcoming global Tech company
• You are our Founders’ right hand in crafting high-impact communication for applike group and its entities: from keynote scripts to strategic LinkedIn positioning and other media channels, you ensure our founder-branding is world-class.
• You own our press relations. You don't just "send releases"; you have a deep network of tech and business journalists and know exactly how to land a story that moves the needle.
• You help translate complex tech (software , industry, product messaging) but also not fear writing critical stories about some markets for the global market.
• Culture business: a sense of regional identity
• You build, protect and project our reputation during hyper-growth, ensuring our internal and external messaging is seamless.

Who you are:

• You are a seasoned professional with 10+ years. You’ve been in the trenches of the tech startup/scale-up world and have seen what it takes to go from local hero to global player.
• Our #1 criteria: You have a proven track record of successfully managing high-level corporate comms and building a founder’s brand in a fast-paced tech environment.
• You write and speak English and German at a highly professional level to cover our entire global presence from Germany to Singapore, Brazil, and the US. You can switch between a German internal alignment meeting and an international tech blog without breaking a sweat.
• You are proactive, direct, and comfortable challenging the status quo. You move fast and value results over long slide decks. You enjoy being hands-on and role-modeling ownership.

Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions

• Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals.
• Easy Arrival to applike: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition - from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home.
• Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety 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.

The Interview Process:

• 1st Interview with TA
• 2nd Interview with CEO Jonas
• Case Study
• 3rd Interview with CEOs; Jonas and Carlo (Case Study Presentation)

Our mission is to create an inspiring work environment for amazing people to achieve extraordinary things. Be part of it!

Skip writing cover letters. Tell us about your most passionate personal project, your desired salary, and your earliest possible start date. We are looking forward to your application!

We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our company.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.