Senior Manager, EMEA Communications

The Senior Manager, EMEA Communications at Box will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that enhances the brand and drives awareness across the region. This includes managing executive communications, cultivating media relationships, and leading impactful campaigns that showcase Box's innovative content management solutions.

To qualify for the Senior Manager, EMEA Communications role at Box, candidates should have a BA/BS degree along with over 10 years of corporate communications experience, ideally within tech or cloud industries. Additionally, at least 1 year of leadership experience is necessary to guide internal and external partners effectively.

In the Senior Manager role at Box, you'll shape the external narrative by crafting compelling messaging that resonates with our target audiences. You will develop strategic communications plans and provide support for executive messaging, ensuring that all communications are consistent and impactful across various European markets.

Essential skills for the Senior Manager, EMEA Communications position at Box include exceptional writing and storytelling capabilities, a deep understanding of modern marketing principles and media channels, as well as strong project management and communication skills to drive coordinated efforts across teams.

Box fosters a dynamic culture that emphasizes collaboration and community. As a Senior Manager, you will be encouraged to work from our London office at least two days a week, allowing for in-person teamwork while benefiting from a supportive environment dedicated to innovation and diversity.

When answering this question, highlight your specific roles and responsibilities, focusing on your strategic thinking and the outcomes of your communications strategies. Provide examples of campaigns you've led, including metrics or accomplishments that demonstrate your effectiveness in a global context.

Discuss your experience in crafting communications strategies that align with market objectives. Explain how you would leverage media relationships, thought leadership, and compelling storytelling to enhance brand visibility and engagement in key EMEA markets.

Explain your approach to building strong media relationships, including regular check-ins, sharing valuable insights, and maintaining consistent communication. Provide examples of successful media campaigns that resulted from your efforts.

Illustrate your process for simplifying complex concepts into relatable stories. Use a specific example where you transformed intricate product features into narratives that resonated with your target audience and led to successful engagement.

Discuss the importance of understanding cultural nuances and tailoring your messaging accordingly. Describe your methods for collaborating with regional teams and ensuring alignment with the overall brand voice while adapting for local relevancy.

Share a specific instance when you successfully juggled multiple projects. Focus on your organizational skills, prioritization methods, and how you ensured all team members stayed aligned and informed throughout the process.

Highlight important metrics such as engagement rates, media coverage, customer feedback, and social media reach. Explain how you utilize these metrics to refine strategies and improve future campaigns, demonstrating your analytical skills.

Discuss your method of collaborating with executives to understand their key messages and objectives. Describe your process for drafting speeches or materials and how you ensure they align with the company’s messaging and resonate with target audiences.

Identify specific challenges such as cultural differences or regulatory issues and discuss how you'll leverage your expertise and experience to navigate these challenges while still delivering impactful communications.

This is a chance to express your enthusiasm for Box's mission in Intelligent Content Management and AI. Discuss alignment with your career goals, interest in the tech industry, and how your skills and experience make you a great fit for the role and company culture.