Media Relations Lead
Trendyol Group
Marketing & Communications
Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey
Posted on Friday, August 18, 2023
Ready to get to know us?
We were founded in 2010 with a dynamic and agile start-up spirit. Since then we have grown into a decacorn with a valuation of over $16.5 billion, backed by Alibaba, General Atlantic, Softbank, Princeville Capital, and several sovereign wealth funds. Operating with that same energy from the first day, we believe we will achieve our targets and grow even more together!
May the tech be with us.
From day one, we believed that technology is the driver; e-commerce is the outcome. Thanks to our dedicated team, we are now one of the top 5 e-commerce companies in EMEA and one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies in the world! Now we’re a team in our thousands, currently delivering more than 1.5 million packages every day to 27 countries. We offer our 30 million customers a flawless shopping experience.
Can’t stop, won’t stop!
Dreaming big is in our DNA: Gearing up to be the leading global e-commerce platform. As a young and dynamic company, we are constantly growing with Trendyol Tech, one of the leading R&D centers; Trendyol Express, the fastest growing delivery network; Dolap, the largest second-hand goods platform, and Trendyol Go, our instant food and grocery delivery service. And we’re not finished yet!
A vision focused on positive impact.
Digitalizing traders and SMEs, helping businesses grow, aiming for more women’s participation in the economy; we constantly strive to have a sustainable and positive impact on our customers, business partners, and society.
All team members are equal.
We believe in the power of an inclusive workplace. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Each and every one of us contributes to the vibrant culture of Trendyol. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we all thrive, contribute, and shape the future together.
About the Team
The Corporate Affairs Team at Trendyol drives impactful engagement through three key functions: Corporate Affairs, Corporate Development, and Corporate Communications. We build strong relationships with government stakeholders, advocate for commerce-friendly regulations, and amplify our influence within industry alliances. Our Corporate Communications efforts enhance brand perception through effective media management . Additionally, the Corporate Development team focuses on strategic partnerships and business restructuring.
We are all working with the same purpose: To create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.
What will keep you super-motivated here?
* Opportunity to take responsibility from day one, develop your skills and satisfy your hunger for learning every day from a talented, international, and diverse team
* Open communication and unique company culture of flexibility and start-up spirit
* Enjoying agile practices to accelerate big and complex challenges to shape the future of e- commerce while encouraging mistakes to continuously grow and develop as a team
* Creative, diverse, and focused teams committed to learning and problem-solving through collaboration
* Learn and develop through our extensive Trendyol training platform
* Support from a global team of experts, mentoring, and professional development opportunities
* Strong focus on talent, not titles!
* Connecting with your teammates socially regardless of physical distances via events, team gatherings, and social activities
* Competitive employee benefits such as centrally and international located offices, and great tech equipment
* Good blend of flexibility and team bonding such as a hybrid working model and three months working from abroad approach
Your Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for day-to-day media relations, both in reactive and proactive ways, issue management, generating media strategies, and content development
- Join a dynamic communications team and working closely with stakeholders across the company ensures that Trendyol’s story is communicated well externally
- Create engaging and high-quality media materials, including press releases, spokesperson briefings and Q&As
- Monitor the media across all outlets, and using these insight to drive Trendyol's communication strategy
- Build and develop relationships with key media members
Qualities We are Looking For
- Minimum 8 years of media relations experience in an issues-rich press office environment for high-profile companies or/and communication agencies
- Track record of delivering proactive PR activity and campaigns that deliver on-message positive coverage
- Build and develop good working relationships with relevant media and works proactively and reactively
- Have the resourcefulness, energy, and excellent ability to prioritize activities that most clearly positively impact Trendyol's business
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to make complex topics newsworthy and adapt writing to different channels and audiences
- An eye for creative content and exceptional attention to detail
- Experience in issues management and crisis communications are essential
- High personal standards and ambitious, equally comfortable working collaboratively within a dynamic team and driving projects independently
- Ability in written and spoken English
The personal data you submit will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy.
Want to join us? Happy to receive your online application!
We believe in the power of an inclusive workplace. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Each and every one of us contributes to the vibrant culture of Trendyol. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we all thrive, contribute, and shape the future together.