PR and Communications Coordinator

We’re on a journey to Grow the Future of Materials. How? By unlocking the unique properties of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Our patented technology, Fine Mycelium™, unleashes a new class of materials crafted from nature, engineered for performance, and built for a resilient future. We’re seeking passionate learners to join us in pioneering a materials revolution and creating an epic place to work .

MycoWorks offers competitive equity and benefits programs to support the health, well-being, and financial empowerment of all our employees.We root our relationships with our partners and one another in our core values: Be Mycelial, Cultivate Quality, and Grow the Future, and we’re committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment where all employees belong. Women, gender expansive individuals, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

MycoWorks is seeking a PR and Communications Coordinator to join our team in Paris, France. This position will focus on managing relationships with external PR teams, coordinating special projects and events, and acting as a liaison between internal departments. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized individual with a creative mindset, capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. This role will also include administrative responsibilities, such as handling vendor payments and managing event logistics. Success in this position requires a balance of creativity, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities:

Writing

• Must be an effective communicator in French and English, with strong writing skills in English.
• Press Releases
• Award Applications
• Interview Preparation (media training, interview briefs)
• Website updates & editorials
• Regular updating of key documents (FAQ, Press Portal)
• Modifying brand language for audiences (short and long form)
• Review of any and all outward-facing language

Media Relations & PR

• Manage media and partner requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Organize, schedule, and prepare key leaders for press interviews.
• Draft, brief, and supervise all writing needs including press releases, pitches, case studies, white papers, and media summaries.
• Track and analyze media coverage to inform future PR campaigns and strategies.
• Oversee PR relationships, handling strategic communications for media outlets and publications.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to fulfill press requests and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
• Measure PR initiatives and provide regular reporting on their effectiveness.

Strategic Planning & Creative Partnerships

• Contribute to the global communication plan presentation.
• Identify, develop, and coordinate artistic collaborations, institutional partnerships, and special projects, managing relationships with creative partners to ensure alignment with MycoWorks’ branding.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Plan and staff in-person events such as conferences, speaking engagements, and other public appearances.
• Assist the Marketing team with tradeshow and event planning, ensuring MycoWorks and Reishi™ are positioned according to communication strategies.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Manage day-to-day requests from internal and external partners, including coordinating meetings and sharing assets (eg, images, videos, info sheets) with agency partners, event organizers, and press contacts.
• Manage administrative tasks, including processing invoices through D365, ensuring timely vendor payments.
• Oversee day-to-day logistics like shipping and courier needs for events, press materials, and media kits.

FRENCH TRANSLATION

Company Profile : 

MycoWorks is a biotech company that produces Reishi™, a Fine Mycelium™ option for leather that is animal and plastic free. We are currently shipping our product to partner brands in the fashion industry and are backed by some of Silicon Valley’s leading venture capital firms.

Our mission is to create a platform for the highest quality alternative materials using Fine Mycelium™, and our vision is to grow the future of these alternative materials. 

As a team, we are data-driven in our commitment to quality, and our relationships with our customers and each other are built on our core values ​​of respect, autonomy, innovation, interconnectedness and responsibility.

MycoWorks is committed to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. 

Job Summary:

MycoWorks is looking for a Marketing and Communication Coordinator (M/F) to join its teams in Paris. This position will consist of managing relations with external public relations teams, coordinating special projects and events.  

To serve as a liaison between internal teams. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized individual with a creative mindset who is able to manage multiple projects in a multicultural and ever-changing environment. This position also includes administrative responsibilities, such as processing supplier invoices and managing event logistics.

To succeed in this role, you need to combine creativity, strategic thinking and a practical approach to daily tasks.

Missions & Responsibilities:

Writing

• Be able to communicate effectively in French and English, and have strong writing skills in English.
• Writing press releases
• Apply and request prices
• Prepare our teams for interviews (media training, interview notes, etc.)
• Website Updates and Editorials
• Regular updating of key documents (FAQ, press portal).
• Changing brand language based on audience (short and long form)
• Review of all external language.

Media Relations and Public Relations

• Handle media and partner requests in a timely and professional manner.
•  Organize and prepare our key leaders for press interviews.
• Write, brief and oversee all writing needs including press releases, pitches, case studies, white papers and media summaries.
• Track and analyze media coverage to inform future public relations campaigns and strategies.
• Oversee PR relations, handling strategic communications for media and publications.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to respond to press requests and ensure consistency of messaging across all platforms.
• Measure public relations initiatives and provide regular reports on their effectiveness.

Strategic planning and creative partnerships

• Contribute to the presentation of the overall communication plan.
• Identify, develop and coordinate artistic collaborations, institutional partnerships and special projects, managing relationships with creative partners to ensure alignment with MycoWorks’ brand image.

Event planning and coordination

• Plan and organize in-person events such as conferences, speaking engagements, and other public appearances.
• Assist the Marketing team in planning trade shows and events, ensuring that MycoWorks and Reishi™ are positioned in accordance with communication strategies.

Operational and administrative support

• Manage day-to-day requests from internal and external partners, including coordinating meetings and sharing assets (e.g. images, videos, Reishi sheets and information) with agency partners, event planners and press contacts.
• Manage administrative tasks including processing invoices via D365, ensuring vendors are paid on time.
• Oversee daily logistics, such as deliveries and shipping of event materials, equipment and press kits.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Business School or University with a Bac +5 level
• Have at least 3-5 years of experience as a communications and marketing coordinator, preferably in a creative or artistic field.
• Have strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English. The candidate must be perfectly bilingual.
• Be experienced in managing public relations and collaboration with agencies and other external partners.
• Having a very good command of IT tools, a good knowledge of Concur and D365 will be a plus.
• Dynamic, open-minded person who is comfortable working in a multicultural and dynamic start-up environment.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with diverse teams and manage external relationships.
• Agility and problem-solving skills suited to a growing business.
• Proactivity, rigor, autonomy and organization will be key skills to successfully carry out the missions

Details

• Location: Paris, France
• Under the responsibility of our communications director
• Type of employment: Full-time, permanent contract with teleworking 1 day/week
• Job Status: Private Sector Executive
• Salary: To be negotiated
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Advantage : 
  • 100% coverage of transport tickets
  • Mutual insurance covered at 80%
• Travel area: No travel

In our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, we recognize the importance of accommodating individual needs. If you require any specific accommodations during the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know. We are dedicated to facilitating a comfortable and accessible experience for all candidates, and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.