What is Leapsome?
Leapsome is the all-in-one platform for People Enablement. We combine tools for goals & OKR management, performance reviews and 360s, employee engagement surveys, continuous feedback, team and 1:1 meetings, and fair compensation and promotion management into an easy-to-use, customizable platform.
At Leapsome, we want work to be the best it can be for everyone. That’s why we help companies create environments where people can achieve goals, learn and grow together, and build authentic relationships — our purpose is to make work fulfilling for everyone!
CEOs and HR/People Operations teams in international, forward-thinking companies like Spotify, monday.com, Unity, Workato, Bolt, and Northvolt choose Leapsome to drive employee development, productivity, and engagement. Forbes magazine listed Leapsome as one of the 100 most innovative startups in Germany and G2 as the #2 Software Company in Germany.
After successfully bootstrapping to more than 1,500 customers, Leapsome raised US$60 million in Series A Funding led by Insight Partners in March 2022. The funding allows us to further invest in developing our intelligent people enablement platform, create an even stronger employee experience, and expand in the US market - which we did in November 2022. It is a very exciting time to join Leapsome!
Your Opportunity
We're seeking a seasoned PR and Communications professional (a 12-month maternity cover contract) who thrives on crafting compelling narratives. Your role will be pivotal in executing our PR strategy across key markets, leveraging thought leadership initiatives, media relations, and agency collaboration to solidify our position as an industry leader. You'll have to elevate our profile through strategic media placements and foster meaningful relationships with journalists and industry influencers.
What is your job?
Strategic PR Leadership:
Build on and execute Leapsome’s existing PR strategy across key markets in Europe and North America to elevate brand awareness and establish Leapsome as an industry leader.
Drive thought leadership activities, including media Op-Eds, industry surveys, communications campaigns, and spokesperson LinkedIn posts, to position Leapsome at the forefront of discussions in the HR tech space.
Media Relations Management:
Foster relationships with media outlets and journalists to secure regular placements in relevant publications.
Elevate the profile of Leapsome's founders and leadership through proactive thought leadership initiatives, including bylines, award submissions, and speaking engagements at industry events.
Agency Collaboration:
Manage and collaborate with PR agencies (one in NYC and one in Berlin) on a day-to-day basis to ensure maximum impact and ROI.
Define PR trimester focus areas and targets based on business strategy in collaboration with external PR agencies.
Enable agencies with up-to-date messaging and access to spokesperson(s), ensuring alignment with company objectives, individual preferences, and sensitivities.
Content Creation and Management:
Write and edit English-speaking press releases, bylines, Q&As, talking points, and other PR materials to support media outreach efforts and public speaking opportunities.
Develop thought leadership content for spokesperson LinkedIn posts, articles, and comments to amplify Leapsome’s voice in the industry.
Collaborate with Content, Design and PMM to elevate overall Leapsome messaging for our brand guide, internal enablement or key web pages
Operational Support:
Maintain media coverage databases and Leapsome's Newsroom to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Social Media and Content, to maximize PR results and align messaging.
Who are we looking for?
5+ years of experience in PR, preferably in a B2B technology company or HR tech space.
A genuine interest in how the modern workplace is evolving and how the right HR tools, data, and insights can help companies thrive.
Knowledge of and appetite to discover relevant business, technology, and HR media outlets, blogs, newsletters, and podcasts of relevance.
Exceptional English writing, editing, and presentation skills, with a passion for storytelling. A firm grasp of German is a bonus, but the German PR agency handles written German opportunities.
Proven ability to manage PR agencies and media relationships across multiple countries.
Proven ability to collaborate productively with senior management to maximize PR opportunities for them, including preparing and coaching them for opportunities and highlighting the importance of prioritizing these opportunities in their busy schedules.
Strong proficiency in PR distribution tools and monitoring technologies.
Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to plan, work and execute cross-functionally, viewing PR as one piece of the Marketing Communications puzzle and not in a silo.
Openness to giving and receiving feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Benefits at Leapsome
Become part of a fast-growing scale-up taking over the People Performance & Enablement space by making work fulfilling for more than two million people by 2025
Impact: Contribute to making work fulfilling for more than two million people by 2025
Teammates: Join a diverse and international team of talented, smart, and kind people
Feedback and recognition: We value feedback exchange and celebrating successes — big and small
Hybrid model: Enjoy our hybrid model by working from home or in our offices in the heart of Berlin, Germany
Flexible work: Experience a work-life balance with flexible hours and the option of working elsewhere for up to 2 months per year
Learning and Development: Develop your skills with a yearly development budget of €2,000 and access to Good Habitz platform
Vacation: Take 30 vacation days every year plus public holidays
Health & Wellness: Stay active and healthy with a free Urban Sports Club membership and Oliva subscription
Mental health: Access to 1:1 therapy sessions via our mental health partner, plus company workshops and learning pathways on topics like mindfulness and digital wellness
Work-from-home stipend: Receive a one-time work-from-home stipend of €1,000
Monthly team activities: Have fun at monthly team activities like kayaking, laser tag, and game nights
Competitive pay and pre-IPO equity package
Leapsome’s values
We stay true to our values in everything we do at Leapsome.
Seek impact — What brought us together is the desire to make work fulfilling for everyone. We’re like-minded in that we seek out and hold ourselves accountable for the impact we want to have in this world.
Listen & learn — We thoroughly and genuinely seek understanding. It helps us to constantly grow together and learn from each other as well as from our customers and partners.
Challenge the status quo — We regularly challenge ourselves. We don’t walk the beaten path just because everyone else does. Instead, we reflect and seek out better ways.
Take ownership & pursue excellence — We’re a group of smart and dedicated people, and we trust each other to truly own our work. We’re not afraid of high expectations as we strive for excellence.
Be honest & transparent — We’re honest and transparent with each other and ourselves. We want to get to the core of it, always. We trust each other to handle all shared information with care.
Be kind & humble — We are more than just colleagues — we genuinely care for each other. We give each team member the appreciation they deserve and the support they need. We have no interest in serving our own ego.
Excited to be part of Leapsome? 😊
Just send us your CV. You won't need to input any information already mentioned on your CV later on - promise! 🤙
A cover letter isn’t necessary, but we’d really appreciate a brief answer to these questions: Why Leapsome? Why you?
We look forward to getting to know you!
You can find more about what our colleagues think about working at Leapsome here 👉 ✨✨✨ Glassdoor ✨✨✨ Kununu✨✨✨
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Help us make work fulfilling for everyone!
At Leapsome, we want work to be the best it can be for everyone. We help companies create environments where people can achieve shared goals, build authentic relationships, learn, and grow together.
Put simply; our purpose is to make work fulfilling for everyone. And we know how to get there. But we can only do this by “walking our talk” and building a diverse and inclusive company where people — not just the business — thrive.
Apply now 👇 or keep scrolling to read more about what makes Leapsome a unique workplace!
