Ice Cream Press Officer

ICE CREAM IS LOOKING FOR Ice Cream Press Officer

Location: Rotterdam Weena moving to Amsterdam in March 2025

Local conditions apply

Full-time

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. As ice cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products. We are the proof that an unbroken chain of happier people works – for a happy planet and winning smiles. As the largest ice cream company in the world, we have over 100 years of experience in delivering smiles, and we plan to continue this for many more years to come, with our people and planet first.

We have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), in over 60 countries. All driven to spread happiness through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

INTRODUCTION

We are at a unique inflection point where we are preparing for the separation of Unilever’s Ice Cream business.

The Ice Cream Communications and Corporate Affairs team works to create value for Ice Cream as well as build and protect Ice Cream’s reputation through earned media coverage by illustrating progress against the company’s strategy.

This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about working for a large ‘start-up’ business that is set up for a strong financial performance, a leader in its product category, and eager to uncover and tell impactful stories.  The ideal candidate will have a blend of creativity, agility, strong stakeholder management skills, a growth-mindset and attention to detail. You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a solid track-record in media relations. You will be a natural networker, and a trusted adviser and business partner. 

The role reports to the Communications director and you will be working alongside a driven and agile team, you will build a pipeline of standout stories, pitch them to journalists and play a key role in supporting the effective running of the global press office.

You will have existing relationships with journalists, as well as experience advising and working with senior executives, and the desire to work effectively with talent across the business.  You should be able to exercise strong judgement, thrive in a collaborative environment, be able to prioritise competing deadlines and have a genuine passion for the news - particularly across business, current and consumer affairs.

You should be someone who enjoys consuming all types of media and have a newsroom mentality, monitoring key trends and seeking to bring the outside in.  

This position offers unprecedented access to senior leaders, a truly global perspective, and the opportunity to work in the biggest ‘start-up’ of the moment.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Take ownership of stories to deliver a regular drumbeat of coverage, including supporting the company’s Business Units

• Position Ice Cream and its spokespeople as thought leaders on topics aligned to the narrative. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives and teams across the business, as well as prepare colleagues for media engagements – interviews, panels, roundtables, key notes etc. 

• Help to drive a newsroom mentality – including high quality media insight and spotting opportunities for newsjacking. 

• Work with a good degree of independence and help to develop and coach junior team members. 

• Support the annual financial reporting calendar. 

• Take part in a weekend press office monitoring rota and delivering daily coverage summaries (approximately one in every six weeks) 

• Support the management of subscriptions and licenses to ensure value for money. 

• Act as a partner for PR agencies that work with Ice Cream globally. 

EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE/THE QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR

Experiences & Qualifications

• 5 years+ solid media relations experience. Agency experience preferred 

• Experience working with and advising senior executives, and ideally navigating a complex matrix organisation 

• Experience managing agencies  

• Delivery in a fast-paced environment  

• Excellent written skills and forensic attention to detail 

• Creative thinking and proven ability to spot media opportunities beyond traditional media 

• Discretion when dealing with confidential matters 

WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER/WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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