veonhq - Director of External Media Relations

• 12+ years in media relations, corporate communications or journalism, with at least 5 years in a senior role at a publicly listed multinational, top-tier communications consultancy or major news organization. • Demonstrable experience supporting a US-listed company (Nasdaq/NYSE) through earnings cycles, material announcements and disclosure-sensitive communications. • Proven track record of securing and managing tier-one international media coverage (financial wires, global business press, technology media). • Hands-on crisis communications experience, ideally in complex, multi-jurisdiction or politically sensitive environments. • Experience in telecommunications, technology, fintech or adjacent sectors strongly preferred; familiarity with emerging and frontier markets (South Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe) a significant advantage. • Experience working in a matrixed, multi-market organization, influencing without direct authority. • Exceptional written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to draft press releases, statements, Q&As and executive talking points to a publication-ready standard under time pressure. • Strong grasp of capital markets communications, including disclosure rules and the interplay between media relations and investor relations. • Established personal network among journalists at international outlets, financial media platforms and technology outlets. • Composure and decisiveness in crisis situations, including out-of-hours availability across multiple time zones. • Strong command of media monitoring, measurement and analytics tools; comfort using AI-enabled communications tools in line with VEON's AI-first ways of working. • Executive presence and the credibility to counsel C-suite leaders, combined with the humility to work as a hands-on operator. • ## VEON Manifesto Principles • Our Purpose is “Better Life for All” • At VEON we are motivated by our purpose: “Better Life for All”. • We define it in terms of the freedom to access opportunity, anywhere, anytime, regardless of background or circumstance. • Clarity is Our Superpower • “Better Life for All” begins with clarity, knowing what matters most to our customers and all stakeholders. • We cut through noise and master complexity to deliver clear, tangible value for all. • Our Pioneering Spirit Defines Us • VEON is a company of bold, creative pioneers who turn challenges into opportunities and bring innovation that leapfrogs barriers. • We believe that progress is not discovered, it is created. • We Fight Against Mediocrity • Excellence is not a goal post; it is a mindset. We set bold standards in product quality, service, value and communication. • We seek constant improvement, never settling on past achievements or the comfort of routines. • We Put Results Above Rituals • We focus on action over theory, purpose and clarity over bureaucracy and rituals. • Our processes are designed with clarity and simplicity to enable a fast-paced, lean, ambitious organization that delivers progress, never compromising on integrity. • We Hire for Potential and Drive • We hire for potential, drive, curiosity, diversity, and growth mindset, not just past credentials. • We develop talent who take bold bets and drive growth for our stakeholders. • Courage Fuels Our Leadership • We take risks and do not fear making mistakes, because we learn from them and grow with them. • We speak the truth candidly and respectfully, while leading with empathy. • We Aim for Audacious Impact • We aim for bold impact at scale. We seek game-changing innovations that can potentially reach hundreds of millions of people and fundamentally change the ways we do business. • We measure ourselves by the positive changes we create for our stakeholders. • We Incentivize with Integrity • We reward outcomes, impact, and results that drive shareholder value without compromising on integrity. • We reward exceptional performance delivered through an unwavering commitment to ethical standards. • We Stand Strong Together • We unite through collaboration, unity, trust, and a shared purpose. • We channel our collaborative resilience into long-term growth for our people, customers and shareholders, we stay strong and keep moving. • We Never Give Up • We rise to every challenge, learn from adversity, and grow stronger. We embrace grit and perseverance as drivers of progress. • We turn setbacks into lessons that make us stronger.