Manager / Senior Manager, Media Relations

About the role

A media relations manager or senior manager is sought to turn the work of the organisation into news stories and creative content, especially around sustainable development for manufacturing. The role covers end-to-end media projects, from story pitches and media briefings to media monitoring and sentiment analysis, within cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop compelling stories and media pitches that engage the target audience across multiple platforms
• Build close relationships with media and key influencers
• Turn internal stakeholders into key spokespeople, including structured training programmes and performance coaching
• Work with brand, content, media and industry cluster teams to build integrated content strategies
• Partner on digital tools for media monitoring, news amplification and sentiment analysis, using analytics to measure impact
• Analyse data to continuously improve communications plans across mainstream and digital channels
• Develop and run crisis communications plans

Required profile

• At least 5-8 years of experience designing and delivering strategic communications plans with high-impact results
• Excellent storytelling and writing skills
• Familiarity with the news and social media environment
• Fluency in a second language preferred; strong written and spoken English
• Collaborative, curious and confident, able to work with cross-functional teams