BlaBlaCar : a high growth company

A successful and innovative pan-European start-up, backed by Accel Partners, in a rapid international growth phase, our HQ are based in Paris and we have international teams in Madrid, Milan, Warsaw, Hamburg, Moscow and London. We are creating an entirely new, people powered, transport network. With dedicated customer service, state of the art web and mobile platforms, and a highly engaged community of users, BlaBlaCar is making road travel fun, money-saving and more efficient. We are always recruiting talented new team members to support our rapid growth.

Being part of the BlaBlaCar team means:

• you will have a positive social impact on the world, as we continue to make road travel smarter and more sustainable
• you will work in a fast-paced environment with a highly agile team of dynamic, hyper-motivated and talented individuals
• you will join a pan-European company, with a real international culture and vision; multi-lingual and highly mobile :)

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Corporate Content Manager, you will be responsible for creating and editing corporate content for the start-up to develop and execute corporate communication plans and ensure consistent corporate branding. You will define and drive BlaBlaCar’s corporate messages together with the Founding team and work with the Communications and Brand Departments to ensure their diffusion and their relevance with the values of the company. You will be responsible for feeding BlaBlaCar’s corporate brand image with outstanding written content and relevant slides for conferences to be used by all the international teams.

This role reports to the Head of Global Communications, is full time, and is based in Paris, France.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and edit written communication materials both for internal and external communication independently with a high level of creativity, strategic mindset and attention to detail
• Assist the Communications and Brand teams to ensure the quality, effectiveness and consistency of all types of written communications throughout the countries and the international teams
• Develop proactive and reactive communications strategies and messages that resonate with the values and positioning of BlaBlaCar.
• Ensure that corporate strategies are communicated to and understood by both internal and external audiences on the different communication channels.
• Serve as key point person on executive communication including writing speeches and drafting slides for conferences.
• Ability to use data and transform them into PR assets to catch media’s attention
• Speak at corporate events if/when relevant

COMPENSATION

In addition to working with smart teams of entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors, BlaBlaCar team members get a ton of perks:

• Cash compensation & Stock options: paired with equity — we are looking for the best and will pay them accordingly, also offering the possibility to get a stock options package
• Challenge: The opportunity for growth in a fast-paced, progressive company is yours for the taking
• Health coverage: simply great
• Pride & Fun: We live by our value “Fun & Serious” and you’ll have the pride to work for one of the hottest startups in Europe (Wired top 100 ranking) and also one of the most motivating ones (we received the very unique “Fun & Performing” award from the Great Place to Work Institute)
• Learning environment: At BlaBlaCar we follow our value “Share more. Learn more.” We share our knowledge extensively and learn a lot from each other on a daily basis.
• Office: A huge, central Paris office with a large kitchen/lounge area and a game room. And you’ll enjoy our delicious high-end chef restaurant at every lunch
• Paris, France: As one of the most romantic and visited places on earth, Paris has a lot for you to discover…
• Off-site adventures: in addition to regular events during the year, we all go once a year spend 3 days in the alps together at a ski resort in a thrilling and energizing ambiance.

REQUIREMENTS

·        5 years of communications experience, including writing and editing in a corporate environment with levels of responsibility required
·        Outstanding English writing skills
·        Strong writing and speaking abilities in another language preferred
·        Ability to produce clear, compelling, motivating content
·        Strong understanding of start-ups businesses and challenges
·        Demonstrated experience with translating a corporate image into an effective communication strategy adapted to different local cultures and needs
·        Comfortable and effective in a dynamic startup environment
·        Experience both at early stage start-ups and fast growing, scaling tech companies
·        Sharp analytical, problem solving skills matched with extraordinary people skills
·        The right balance between strategic thinking and getting things done

• Must be able to travel for events or other needs throughout Europe and more
• Excellent computer skills (Office, Illustrator, Power Point)
• Photoshop skills a plus

• Start: September
• Contract: Long term contract. 
• Salary: Depends on profile and experience
• Position: Based in Paris

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you have the required passion & skills for becoming our Corporate Content Coordinator and if you want to join forces with us in order to help the company grow and over achieve while enjoying sharing and learning more with the team and growing professionally in the Communication world, then here is your first step to happiness: click on the button ;)

Then :

1/ Upload your CV

3/ Upload your cover letter

2/ Answer the below questions in the appropriate area.

Questions to answer, in English:

• Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
• What is your experience with car sharing?
• Why you are right for this role and what can you bring to our team?

Feel free to add your personal motivations to the above answers.

Please note, only the following applications will be considered: candidates with a meaningful cover letter, citing SPECIFIC motivation to join our fantastic team ; if not your application will not be considered.