PR & Communications Manager Italy & Spain

Join a fast-growing, listed B-Corp with a purpose Fastned owns and operates a network of over 350 fast-charging stations across Europe. Our goal is to establish a European network of 1,000 fast-charging stations in prime locations, where all electric vehicles can charge using renewable energy from the sun and wind. Fastned has over 350 employees spread across 10 locations, with our HQ in Amsterdam. At Fastned, you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. We're looking for a passionate PR & Communications Manager for Italy & Spain, working from our office in Milan, to drive our mission forward by building brand awareness, strengthening our reputation, and engaging audiences in the Italien and Spanish market.

Your Role

As PR & Communications Manager for Italy & Spain you will drive all local public relations and communications initiatives. Your role is crucial for building Fastned’s brand awareness, managing external communications, and fostering strong relationships with media, influencers, and stakeholders in both markets. You will work closely with the local teams, the central PR team in Amsterdam, and external agencies to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaigns. It’s a role with a strong combination of strategic thinking and execution, building a PR & Communications Strategy from the ground. 

Key Responsibilities:

• PR Strategy & Execution

  • Develop and implement a strategic PR plan for Spain & Italy, aligned with Fastned’s mission and business goals.

  • Identify PR opportunities and generate positive media coverage

  • Craft compelling narratives about Fastned’s value proposition and commitment to sustainable mobility to help influence the narrative and drive thought leadership

• Media Relations

  • Build and maintain relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and influencers

  • Act as the primary contact person for media inquiries; manage press releases, statements, and interviews.

  • Monitor media coverage and proactively manage Fastned’s reputation

• Content Creation & Storytelling

  • Create and oversee content such as press releases, blog posts, newsletters, social media updates, and case studies.

  • Build the profiles of the local leaders online and in the media

• Project Management & Reporting & stakeholder management. 

  • Manage PR campaigns from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with objectives

  • Measure and report on PR activities and KPIs

  • Conduct regular assessments of the local market and competitor landscape

  • Work hand in hand with Public Affairs, Network development and PR central teams

• Agency Management

  • Manage relationships with local PR agencies, ensuring alignment with Fastned’s strategy.

  • Leverage agencies’ local expertise for media access while retaining strategic ownership in-house.

• Travel & Events

  • Flexibility to travel between Spain and Italy (at least once per month) to ensure local presence and engagement.

  • Plan and execute PR events in both countries (e.g., station openings, press conferences, stakeholder events)

Do you have what it takes?

Working in a scale-up organisation means that you need to be eager to take on challenges entrepreneurially and being creative and building up something from the ground inspires you. 

You are capable of energetically collaborating with colleagues across the company and acting as a creative sparring partner. Taking ownership is something that comes naturally to you. You excel working in a very mission-driven, fast-paced environment, and you keep the focus on results. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in PR and communications, ideally in renewable energy, tech, or transportation sectors.

• Proven media relations experience and proactive story pitching.

• Strong network of media contacts in Spain and/or Italy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish, Italian, and English. Near Native in Spanish and Italian, English professional level. 

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to campaign planning.

• Exceptional storytelling skills; ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

• Familiarity with PR tools, media monitoring, social media, and analytics platforms.

• Passion for sustainable energy and the EV landscape.

• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and results-driven mindset.

• Willingness to travel regularly between Spain and Italy.

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment, love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are Our benefits include:

• Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation

• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities

• Meal vouchers provided via Edenred

• To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to job sites, you'll get access to our fully electric pool cars

• 25 days of holidays yearly + public holidays

• The opportunity to meet your colleagues across our other EU offices, with reimbursement for work-related travel expenses

• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees

• Other perks include public transport commute compensation and the working gear of your choice.

• Going the extra mile for parents: We provide you with personalised coaching support before, during, and after parental leave, facilitated by Foundree

• Understanding women's health is beneficial for all of us, fostering empathy, improving communication, and creating a more inclusive workplace. That's why we teamed up with Flouria, providing you with quick access to a broad range of women's health professionals