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Manager Communications & PR

KOTUG International

Rotterdam
Full-time
10+ years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Corporate Communications Strategy
Public Relations
Media Relations
Brand Positioning
Reputation Management
Executive Communications
Crisis Communications
Internal Communications
Employee Engagement
Social Media
Digital Communications
Corporate Events
Sponsorships
Thought Leadership
Writing and Storytelling
Stakeholder Management

Job Description

Are you a storyteller, strategist, and brand builder all in one? We're seeking an experienced Manager Communications & PR who knows how to shape perceptions, create impact, and bring stories to life. This is a unique opportunity to lead communication strategy, elevate brand reputation, and influence how an organization connects with its people, stakeholders, and the wider world. What You'll Lead 🌟 Corporate Communications Strategy 🌟 Public Relations & Media Engagement 🌟 Brand Positioning & Reputation Management 🌟 Executive & Leadership Communications 🌟 Crisis Communication Planning 🌟 Internal Communications & Employee Engagement 🌟 Social Media & Digital Presence 🌟 Corporate Events, Sponsorships & Thought Leadership Initiatives What We're Looking For ✔ 10+ years of experience in Communications, PR, Corporate Affairs, or Brand Communications ✔ Exceptional writing, storytelling, and content creation skills ✔ Proven experience managing media relations and reputation-building initiatives ✔ Confidence advising senior leaders and executives ✔ Strong strategic thinking coupled with hands-on execution ✔ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment The Ideal Candidate You are more than a communicator. You are the person who can turn strategy into stories, messages into movements, and brand values into meaningful connections. You know how to build engagement, inspire trust, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure every communication delivers impact. Why This Opportunity? Because great communication doesn't just support business success... it drives it. If you're passionate about shaping narratives, strengthening brands, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

Lead corporate communications and public relations strategy, including media engagement, brand positioning, reputation management, and executive communications. Oversee crisis planning, internal communications, digital presence, employee engagement, corporate events, sponsorships, and thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of experience in communications, public relations, corporate affairs, or brand communications, with exceptional writing, storytelling, and content creation skills. Candidates should have proven media relations and reputation-building experience, confidence advising senior leaders, strategic and hands-on capabilities, and the ability to work in a fast-paced international environment.

About KOTUG International

Industry: Maritime Transportation

Company size: 201-500 employees

AHEAD IN MARITIME EXCELLENCE We are KOTUG. The leading international towage and maritime company. Driven by our passion ‘Ahead in Maritime Excellence’, we empower our clients and stakeholders with a complete portfolio. This includes designing, building, chartering, and operating vessels, training personnel, providing innovative consultancy services, and offering comprehensive procurement and logistics solutions on a worldwide scale. KOTUG is active in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Middle East, North and South America and the Caribbean and continues to expand its operations worldwide. Our long-standing knowledge is consolidated in KOTUG’s Maritime Excellences Center which provides training & consultancy. With roots going back as far as 1911, KOTUG is a family-owned company and trusted voice and partner of leading companies within the Maritime Industry. We take an innovation-led, sustainable approach to help our clients invent their future. www.kotug.com

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