Head of Communications, APAC

About Mistral At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life. We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise as well as personal needs. Our offerings include Le Chat, AI Studio, Mistral Code and Mistral Compute — a suite that brings frontier intelligence to end-users. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited. Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. See more about our culture on https://mistral.ai/careers.  Role Summary  We are seeking an experienced Head of Communications for the APAC region to drive our communications strategy and execution across all internal and external channels in the market, with a special focus on go to market enablement in the region. As Head of Communications APAC Lead you will play a crucial role in shaping our company's narrative and ensuring our vision, mission, and values are effectively communicated to all stakeholders in the region and support our business acceleration in the Asian market. You'll build compelling messaging to ensure Mistral's USP is clear and different from other players in the market and drive media relations to develop strong visibility for Mistral in the press. What you will do Your scope will be divided as follows: Strategic Communications and Planning • Develop and implement a 360° standout communications strategy that aligns with the company's goals and objectives, enhances its reputation, and supports its growth. • Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and media coverage to identify opportunities and potential risks. • Measure and analyze the effectiveness of communications efforts, using data to drive continuous improvement. Media and Content Management • Manage all channels of communication including PR, Social Media, and website. • Manage media relations, including proactive outreach, responding to inquiries, and building relationships with key journalists and influencers. • Create and oversee the production of high-quality content, including press releases, blog posts, social media updates, and marketing materials. Support GTM efforts • Help drive business needs through effective and recurring communications in the press and media • Collaborate with GTM teams (ie: Sales, Product Marketing) to ensure consistency in Mistral's positioning and messaging Training and Collaboration • Train our APAC spokespersons to support them in interacting with media. • Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, business, product, and HR, to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels. Stakeholder Relations • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and customers. About you • Proven track record of developing and executing successful 360 communications strategies across all channels (print, media, press, events) with clear impact on the business revenue • Experience working in Top tier B2B Enterprise Sales companies or in Tech or Highly innovative companies, both in very competitive spaces • Strong knowledge and understanding of the Asian Tech ecosystem and personal network in related medias • Strong appetite for Tech topics & industry, and ideally an experience working in the AI field • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages for business and recruiting purposes • Strong Business Acumen, demonstrated through closely partnering with Sales, Marketing, Product and Product Marketing teams and successfully impacting growth & revenues • Network expansion appetite, and drive and boldness to make it happen • Experience in media training senior leaders spokespersons, and assertivity to win without authority • Experience working in a constantly changing and fastly growing environment • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams and stakeholders, internally and externally Benefits  💰 Competitive cash salary and equity 🚑 Health Insurance : Best in Class 🥎 Sport : $90 for gym membership allowance 🥕 Food : $200 monthly allowance for meals (solution might evolve as we grow bigger) 🚴 Transportation : $120/month for public transport or Parking charges reimbursed 🏝️ PTO: 18 per year