Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
Istanbul
Marketing – Corporate Communications /
Hybrid /
Hybrid
Papara has been on a mission to create the best financial experience for its users. With over 20 million users, we are a leading fintech company based in Turkey. We provide fast, simple, affordable, and fun financial services. In short, we are the future of banking and finance.
We use design and technology to give our users the financial experience they deserve. Since we succeed nationally, we are now on a mission to bring our expertise to the global scale to make millions of transactions every day.
Papara offers you an opportunity to use the latest technologies to build scalable, high-performing financial services by using the latest technologies. You will work in a fast-paced environment and be part of a team that constantly develops and renews itself.
If you share that passion and believe in our mission, come and join us!
What You’ll Do?
- Implement corporate communications strategies to drive external brand awareness,
- Act as a business communication partner, working closely with domains to understand their communication needs and develop tailored plans,
- Work closely with the PR agencies and Domains to identify content development needs in response to business requirements,
- Recommend, develop, and pursue earned media opportunities aligned with corporate priorities; lead the editorial planning process with a cross-functional team,
- Work closely with digital, social media, and creative peers to increase integrated campaign impact and unlock next-gen digital experiences with PR & communication tactics,
- Prepare and calendarize the press releases within the scope of the corporate communications strategy,
- Create engaging content for both internal and external channels.- Craft compelling narratives that resonate with our users,
- Draft and develop resources to support executive engagements, leveraging strong writing capabilities, a strong understanding of current events and relevant issues, and detailed business knowledge,
- Identify external engagement opportunities and sponsorships, coordinate appropriate actions for inbound requests, and uphold a review and approval process for all activities,
- Event/exhibition/sponsorship follow-up and management,
- Conduct sponsorship contract processes by coordinating with legal and accounting teams,
- Media monitoring and reports within the scope of media relationship management,
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and best practices in communication,
- Compile monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports to measure growth and identify opportunities that align with objectives and key results (OKRs).
Who You Are?
- Creative, data & results-driven, flexible, collaborative, and passionate Communications professional,
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Marketing, Business, or a related field (preferably a master's degree),
- At least four years of experience in corporate communications and media relations,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Turkish,
- Ability to develop and effectively implement corporate communication plans,
- Proficiency in using digital & social media platforms; planning and executing social media campaigns,
- Ability to measure and analyze the success of media relations and communication activities,
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them on time and within budget,
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders,
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively in a dynamic and fast-changing work environment.
How We Run?
- Excellent communication skills, sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership,
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills,
- Strong collaboration skills, responsive to project needs and demands in a fast-changing environment,
- Passion for learning and continuous improvement,
- Ability to work in a team environment as a reliable, responsible, and self-motivated team player,
- The first seat in every meeting and interaction always belongs to the user.
- Take ownership of every issue we are a stakeholder in and look at events beyond our responsibilities.
- As we bring our ideas to life, we pay attention to the details, research, discuss, and finally act quickly.
- We don't get stuck with traditional methods and popular opinions; we invent Papara-style ways of doing business.
What We Offer?
- Market-competitive salary and pay-for-performance bonuses.
- Salary-based private pension plan with 3% company contribution.
- Transportation and meal allowance.
- We care about your professional development; you can use your learning budget on any platform.
- We care about you, private health & life insurance, a Gym in the office, HPV vaccine and free access to the Wellbees App.
- Free access to all Papara services, 10% cashback on Papara Card payments, and 20% cashback on bill payments via Papara. You can have a Metal Card for free.
- Technical equipment package that covers what you need. Internet allowance.
- Free platform memberships: Spotify, YouTube Premium, Netflix.
- Social activities: Happy Hours, Team Motivation Budget, Football Team, Sailing Team, Rowing Team, Cinema Club, Music Club, Travellers Club, Gastronomy Club etc.
- No politics; You will be a part of a team that focuses on productivity and success. You will have the opportunity to work in a dedicated team that cares about your development.
- We are against any form of discrimination. We believe that every individual has a unique personality.
- Green and pet-friendly campus, Basketball Court, Sleeping Room, and unlimited coffee.
We strive to make the hiring process the fastest and most convenient.
Come and join Papara!
