PR Team Lead

getpress

. Lead and support the individual development of team members from junior to senior level .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeBerlin • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and team development capabilities, with a focus on strategic client management and operational excellence in PR. Proficient in using KPIs for decision-making and fostering a collaborative team environment.

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Leadership SkillsClient ManagementKPI UtilizationTeam DevelopmentGerman Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Operational PR ExperienceClient DevelopmentChange ManagementMedia Coverage SecuringAI in PR Work

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceExcellent Communication SkillsEntrepreneurial Mindset

Industry Keywords

Agency EnvironmentMid-Market ClientsQuality AssuranceOnboarding ProcessesStrategic Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support the individual development of team members from junior to senior level
Conduct weekly 1:1s, regular feedback conversations, and create individual development plans
Maintain an overview of the status of all clients within the team
Provide strategic support to clients at decision-maker level
Identify risks, upselling potential, and growth opportunities at an early stage
Manage team and client planning based on KPIs
Make, prioritize, and delegate strategic decisions
Collaborate selectively with the Sales team on new-business pitches
Work with People & Culture on employee development, onboarding, and recruitment
Build needs-based team processes and shared routines
Support the onboarding process
Take responsibility for quality assurance within the team
Work exclusively through the team rather than handling clients operationally or leading pitches independently

Requirements

What you’ll need

More than 4 years of experience in operational PR, ideally in an agency environment
Direct experience managing and developing clients from the mid-market and companies of comparable size
Proven track record of securing coverage in leading German national and trade media
Experience with the disciplinary and professional management and development of a team
Experience with change processes is a plus
Proven leadership skills
High emotional intelligence and a genuine interest in people and their development
Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong understanding of business strategies
Deliberate and regular use of KPIs to inform strategic decisions
Excellent communication skills with teams, clients, and stakeholders at different levels of seniority
Practical experience using AI in PR work
German at C2 level
Professional communication skills in English
Based in Germany

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular coffee talks and team events, held digitally or in person
Sparring with your manager, the Head of PR, other Team Leads, the C-suite, or People & Culture
Permanent employment contract
Flexible choice of hybrid, remote, or office-based work
Flexible working hours within core availability hours
Three freely selectable taxable benefits
Company pension scheme with a 20% employer contribution to your payments
Opportunity to work from another EU country for up to 180 days per year
Regular team events
27 days of annual leave from the start, with additional days depending on length of service
Personal development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to contribute to projects and the development of new services