[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Heineken jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heineken/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Heineken · Amsterdam, NL # Global Media Lead Amsterdam, NL Manager or lead €8,173 to €11,209 Listed on Heineken’s official careers site. Listed as of November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Heineken’s careers site →](https://theheinekencompany-rmk.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/TheNetherlands/job/Amsterdam-Global-Media-Lead/1452198133/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Heineken](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heineken/) / Global Media Lead ## Job description ### Global Media Lead Function Global Corporate Affairs – Global Communications Location: Amsterdam Closing Date: 8th November 2026 What will you do as Global Media Lead? As Global Media Lead, you are one of the first faces of our company to journalists around the world. You know how to respond to media enquiries with strong, relevant answers, tailored to the outlet and audience and aligned with the right people internally. But this role is about much more than responding to the news. You understand our company strategy, have an instinct for what makes a great story and know how to bring it to life. You enjoy diving into the business, finding the stories that matter and turning them into compelling news angles with the right spokespeople, proof points and creative assets. You are curious about the changing media landscape. You enjoy building relationships with influential journalists and expanding our network, while exploring new ways to reach audiences as the way people discover and consume news continues to evolve. No two days are the same. You will develop global communications plans that build and protect HEINEKEN’s reputation, provide strategic communications advise, work closely with colleagues across the business, and support key corporate topics and issues when needed. ### Roles & Responsibilities Develop and deliver global media plans that turn key business and reputation priorities into relevant, impactful stories, strengthening HEINEKEN’s reputation across traditional and new media channels, platforms and formats. Create compelling corporate media stories that bring HEINEKEN’s strategy, values and initiatives to life, using strong insights, data, proof points and the right internal or external voices. Work closely with global functions, Brands, Regions and Operating Companies to identify stories and opportunities, gather input and build communications plans that can be activated across markets. Build and maintain strong relationships with influential global media, proactively identifying media opportunities and exploring new channels, formats and tools to reach relevant audiences. Support the external positioning of senior leaders and subject-matter experts, identifying the right spokespeople and opportunities to strengthen HEINEKEN’s reputation. Manage external communications and creative agencies, ensuring they deliver high-quality work that supports HEINEKEN’s communications objectives. Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and teams on corporate communications topics, and support issues and crisis communications when required. ### Experience & Profile (What & How) What: Education: University level Work experience: 8+ years in field of external corporate communications, media relations team or agency working across multiple markets Experience managing and working with various stakeholders in the business, communications agencies Experience with financial reporting is a plus Functional skills: Skilled at media relations, understanding of how corporate communications and media work Languages: English How: Role models the HEINEKEN behaviours, working collaboratively and taking ownership from start to end. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to provide clear communications advice and challenge constructively when needed. Confident working with C-suite and senior leaders, building trusted relationships. Strong news judgement and understanding of the media landscape, with an instinct for what makes a story relevant. A self-starter, curious and a natural network builder, keen to explore new media, formats, technology and ways to reach audiences. Calm and resilient under pressure, able to navigate sensitive topics, changing priorities and issues or crisis situations. Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and drive communications plans from idea through to execution. Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to make complex topics simple, compelling and relevant. What's in it for you? Let's uncork! 🍻 Competitive salary: A gross monthly salary ranging from €8,173 to €11,209, based on your experience and expertise, excluding 8% holiday allowance. ### Performance-driven bonus A bonus linked to your results, celebrating your achievements and rewarding your contribution to our success. ### Plenty of vacation time Enjoy 20 vacation days per year, plus a flexible budget to add 10 extra days — that’s 6 weeks in total. ### Stress-free commuting Enjoy easy travel with an NS Business Card for public transport or a reimbursement of €0.23 per km (up to 30 km per one-way trip). ### Grow with us We offer endless opportunities for you to learn, grow and explore new career paths, both locally and globally. ### Global impact Work on strategic technology categories and partnerships that support HEINEKEN’s digital transformation across our global organisation. Interested? Are you passionate about shaping HEINEKEN’s global reputation, building meaningful media relationships and creating stories that resonate with audiences around the world? Then apply immediately by clicking the green application button and sending us an updated version of your resume. A cover letter is not required, but we would love to hear about your passion for the position, so a short note along with your resume would be great. We look forward to hearing from you! 🍻 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Amsterdam, NL - Pay: €8,173 to €11,209[Apply on Heineken’s careers site →](https://theheinekencompany-rmk.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/TheNetherlands/job/Amsterdam-Global-Media-Lead/1452198133/) ## Hiring at Heineken - Open jobs: 742 - New in the last 7 days: 123 - Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026 [All Heineken jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heineken/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Heineken ### [Internship - Beer Category Growth & Innovation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heineken/jobs/f16214b7ee162d356dda/) Amsterdam, NL ### [Internship - Global Early Careers](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heineken/jobs/eddf7f9f6a36ab6f6095/) Amsterdam, NL ### [Internship - Low & No Alcohol (LoNo) Growth & Innovation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heineken/jobs/8bbdb4dba4a14c1e5e77/) Amsterdam, NL ### [Internship - PMO Digital Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heineken/jobs/bd3b3b95211aa64735a1/) Amsterdam, NL ### [Internship - Social Sustainability](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/heineken/jobs/a601e972057fb618c592/) Amsterdam, NL ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Manager, Global Corporate Media Relations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/gsk/jobs/420cae4fb8f6afab354e/) GSK · London, United Kingdom ### [SA20175 Global Social Media Marketing Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/asustek-computer/jobs/b62a8acb9bbfaecb9532/) Asustek Computer ### [SA20321 (Senior) Global Digital Media Buy & eCommerce Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/asustek-computer/jobs/b45c3ac9f32581f4c9c1/) Asustek Computer ### [Global Social Media Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/veralto/jobs/814434d68431139da769/) Veralto · Sint-Denijs-Westrem, East Flanders, Belgium ### [media manager or senior media planner](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/c35ca7bbd9d829d5000c/) Richemont OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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