Press Officer

Revolut ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

ABOUT THE TEAM Since 2015, Revolut has introduced over 10 million customers to a new way to handle their money. From instant spending notifications and built-in budgeting controls, to global currency exchange and stock trading, customers simply get more with Revolut. We approach communications the same way that we approach everything else. We take complex issues, and create extraordinary solutions that our customers love. From on-boarding flows to new feature presentations, our goal is to both inform and delight. Put simply, we build things we want to use ourselves, that we're proud to show to our friends and families. ABOUT THE ROLE When you join Revolut, it's not just another job. You'll have the chance to build something that really matters, with a team that will become like family to you. We'll give you the freedom and tools to bring your absolute best, and the opportunities will be limitless. We look for people who apply deep logic to their thinking and back everything up with data. We look for natural self-starters who see things through from start to finish, and who learn from every mistake. Armed to the teeth with technology, we are diving deeper into the world of traditional banking, showing a lost generation that things can be done better. Things can be different. From tearing down financial borders to mending the broken trust, we are the disruption that is needed. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING * Manage our busy press desk and respond to all inbound media enquiries in a timely manner * Build tight relationships with key personal finance, consumer, business, finance and technology journalists * From product launches to thought leadership, build out a local strategy for your market * Secure regular coverage for the company across print, online and broadcast media * Manage and control all aspects of crisis management for your market * Work with local marketing teams to position key messages for your market WHAT YOU'LL NEED * 3-5 years experience in journalism, or doing communications for a large technology company * Strong relationships with business, finance and tech journalists at national news organisations * Strong corporate communications background, including crisis management and media training * Strong consumer communications background, including product and lifestyle communications * Comfortable working in a high performing, analytical and results-driven environment * You're fluent in English and your writing skills are impeccable * You're a natural storyteller and passionate about disrupting financial services A LITTLE ABOUT US We believe that there are better ways for people to control their money. Easier, fairer ways. Revolut started in 2015 with card transactions abroad without rubbish exchange rates or hidden fees. We've since added business accounts, vaults, insurance and even access to cryptocurrency exposure. We reached 10 million customers as we rolled into 2020 and we're adding another million every quarter. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR From employee 1 to employee 14000, you will be slotting into a global team that shares a number of traits. You can work autonomously and take ownership. We thrive with the space and responsibility to solve problems. You operate best without lots of bureaucracy. We don't hide behind fancy job titles or clunky processes 'because that's how things are done'. You approach work in a logical way. We are not afraid to make mistakes but we use data and logic to backup decisions and improve understanding. And you share our mission to improve people's relationship with their money. THE BENEFITS Competitive salary Biannual equity bonuses All the latest tech you need Skip the commute and work from home once a week Roll with a free Revolut Metal subscription Pension plan Private health insurance Don't panic about cooking: get free dinners with Deliveroo Start the day properly with fresh fruit and cereals Stay refreshed: get juice, tea, coffee and soft drinks on tap Rest up with 29 days' holiday per year