Corporate External Communication Expert

Corporate External Communication Expert

In this role, you'll be the voice and guardian of Orange Belgium's corporate reputation.

You'll define and drive our external communication strategy, lead our crisis communication efforts, and be the go-to person for media relations. Whether it's crafting compelling narratives, managing press engagements, or steering our response during critical moments, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how the world sees us.

Your responsibilities:

• Act as the company's national spokesperson, responsible for communicating the organization's messages, policies, and responses to the public, media, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Define and implement an external communications strategy for key corporate topics and commercial product launches, partnerships, events, …
• Deliver clear and accurate information about products, services, innovations, and corporate initiatives, while also managing the company's reputation.
• Collaborate with internal teams (regulatory, legal, marketing, technical, …) to prepare official statements and press releases.
• Promote the company's brand, values, and position within the telecom industry.
• Communicate complex technical and regulatory topics in simple, accessible terms.
• Define interesting PR angles and liaise with business units to create tailor made stories for press.
• Organize dedicated press conferences and external events.
• Manage crisis communication and act as the main media contact, ensuring message alignment across executive, legal, regulatory, marketing, and technical teams.
• Steer regulated financial communication in close collaboration with Investor Relations and Finance, including end-to-end coordination of the corporate section of Orange Belgium's annual report (briefings, roadmap, interviews, content creation, translation, revisions, and layout approvals).

Your profile:

• Dutch native with strong tri-lingual communication and public speaking skills (NL-FR-EN).
• Ability to translate technical and complex information into accessible language.
• Proven experience in managing media relations and press communications, including crafting strategic messaging and narratives, organizing press conferences, coordinating media briefings, and executing public events that enhance corporate visibility.
• Skilled in process management and coordination across internal teams.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Crisis communication expertise and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking with attention to brand reputation and positioning.
• Diplomacy, tact, and cultural sensitivity in communication.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with digital media platforms and social communication strategies.

Our offer:

You will make the difference in this highly innovative vibe. As a result, you will develop your full potential by working with highly skilled colleagues and through continuous training. Moreover, you can count on a highly competitive and versatile compensation (market competitive salary, company car or legal mobility budget, homeworking and net allowance, performance bonus, meal vouchers) and benefits package.

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