11 Media Companies jobs in the United Kingdom

• Media Liaison : Serve as the primary contact for journalists and media outlets, managing inquiries and building relationships with key stakeholders
• Content Creation : Write compelling press releases, media statements, and news stories that translate complex academic research into engaging, accessible content
• Expert Facilitation : Connect journalists with our leading academics, coordinating interviews and expert commentary opportunities
• Digital Storytelling : Manage our news website and social media presence, creating content that drives engagement across multiple platforms
• Media Monitoring : Track and analyze coverage, providing insights and comprehensive reporting on media impact

• Interview and communication techniques
• Deadline management and project coordination
• Story development and strategic planning
• Industry networks and professional relationships

• Experience in a fast-paced communications environment such as a press office or communications team
• Strong understanding of how print, broadcast, online, and social media operate
• Exceptional writing skills with precision and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with content management systems and social media platforms

• Image editing skills
• Experience with online publishing platforms

• Competitive hourly rate : 18-21 depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working : Minimum 20% time on campus in central London
• Professional development : Training opportunities and skill building in institutional communications
• Network expansion : Build relationships across academia, research institutions, and specialist media
• Diverse portfolio : Work on everything from scientific breakthroughs to policy announcements

• Experience in communications, media, or related field
• Strong relationship-building abilities
• Interest in higher education and academic research
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

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Freelance Media Relations Trainer - Short-Term Contract
Location: Kensington, London
Dates: Wednesday 18th June (9:30am - 12:30pm) & Thursday 19th June (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35)
Contract Type: Freelance / Self-Employed

We are working with a prestigious UK-based training provider who urgently requires an experienced Media Relations Trainer to step in and deliver par.

What you'll be doing…

The purpose of the Media Planning Manager role is both tactical and strategic. Tactically, Sales Planners ensure consistency in Future’s one-to-one sales pitches and proposals across the global Commercial team - producing RFP responses and pitch decks.  Strategically, Sales Planners are tasked with delivering stand-out proposals which help us win maximum budget/share-of-wallet, with predictable yield and revenue delivery, in programs/campaigns which deliver on client budgets, and meet/exceed client KPIs.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve…

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Broad knowledge or interest in media channels and popular marketing tactics
• Digitally savvy, with working knowledge of analytics and customer management tools (e.g. Salesforce, Netsuite, MOAT, Nielsen)
• Attention to detail and strong multitasking, prioritisation, and organisational capabilities

What's in it for you…

We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff.  We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed in to one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

Internal job family level C7 

The expected range for this role is £26,000 - £37,000 

Who are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it. 

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website

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We are seeking a results-driven Senior Planning Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day client management and for planning our flagship beauty client's digital marketing campaigns to drive ecommerce performance through search, social and programmatic display. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong reasoning skills, a deep understanding of digital marketing channels, and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Process and Planning:

• Develop and manage comprehensive digital marketing strategies and budget pacing across various channels, including PPC, social media and display advertising.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the point of contact for the client across the account, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Work very closely with client spearhead and develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Understand clients' business goals and industry trends to provide performance planning insights.

Performance Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on campaign performance metrics using channel platforms and dashboards.
• Provide clients with regular performance reports, insights, and recommendations for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to inform strategies and optimise cross-channel campaign performance with the team.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with internal activations teams to ensure campaigns are executed with best practice and guidelines process is followed for example media plans and taxonomy.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners as needed to support campaign activities.

Budget Management:

• Manage client budgets effectively, ensuring that campaigns are delivered within budget constraints.
• Ensure all financial reconciliations are completed on time and accurate

Requirements

• Experience in digital marketing, account management, or channel specific role.
• Strong proficiency in excel required
• Proven track record of managing and optimising digital marketing campaigns
• Strong reasoning skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skills in digital marketing tools such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, Google Analytics or Adobe
• Certification in Google Ads, Google Analytics, or similar is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing performance data and providing actionable insights.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term digital marketing strategies aligned with client goals.
• Client Focus: Commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of clients.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms.

We are committed to empowering workers in the communities local to where we operate, and are mindful of minimising the carbon cost of commuting. Where a position required regular presence in the office, as in the case of managerial positions, we attempt to hire staff who live within a reasonable commute (<50 miles or 1.5 hours) of the office they will be based in.

Equal Opportunties

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours

Role: Finance Manager – Media Production Business

Location: London (hybrid working) - Permanent

The Role: This role is working for an independent global entertainment business that is going through some exciting growth and an exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the Finance and Accounting function. You will have ownership of the monthly close process, reporting and forecasting and oversight of day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the licensing division. There is also a clear path for progression and a great opportunity to move into a managerial role within the team plus excellent salary, bonus, and benefits.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Own and perform monthly close procedures and maintain adequate accounting records.
• Full responsibility to prepare Monthly/Quarterly P&L and Balance sheet, analysis and commentary.
• Review, analyze and reconcile data to ensure the accuracy of the company’s financial reporting.
• Responsible for revenue recognition and related cost of sales transactions.
• Liaising with AR to issue invoices and monitoring minimum guarantees, advances and royalties
• Prepare cash flow forecast and analysis for the global licensing business.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets in line with corporate FP&A timetables and working in conjunction with global sales executives.
• Ownership of long-range plan for the business unit.
• Report monthly dashboard / results / KPI in a timely manner to corporate FP&A team
• Collation of budgets and forecasts/reforecast across the rights and K&F production businesses
• Prepare UK monthly cash request to be submitted to corporate
• Liaising with royalty team and preparing agent reporting
• Prepare quarterly VAT submission
• Liaise with Hong Kong audit team for annual subsidiary audit
• Review expense reports with office manager
• Liaising with commercial, corporate, legal teams in NY, Toronto and UK.
• Responsible for marketing and tradeshow lines in Rights business P&L
• Prepare overheads for forecasting and budgeting across rights and K&F production business
• Other ad-hoc project duties as required by Director of Finance

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years PQE (ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong Microsoft excel skills – vlookups, pivot tables
• Prior experience with ERP and FP&A/management reporting software and rights management database software is a plus (e.g. Netsuite, Workday Adaptive, Rightsline)
• Prior experience dealing with a global head office/parent advantageous and dealing with multi currencies
• Familiarity with tax withholding practices
• Proven capacity to contribute positively to team work
• Ability to both follow direction and work independently to effectively manage workload and prioritize activities
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written as direct communication with clients and liaising with finance team in Canada.
• Experience with IFRS accounting
• Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.

Company Information

Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

Application

To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Role: Finance Manager (Distribution) – Media Production Business

Location: London (hybrid working) – 15-month fixed term contract

The Role: This role is working for an independent global entertainment business that is going through some exciting growth and an exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Manager opportunity reporting directly to the Finance Director. You will be a core member of the wider finance team and play a key part in supporting and strengthening the Finance and Accounting function. You will have ownership of the monthly close process, reporting and forecasting and oversight of day-to-day accounting and finance operations of the distribution division. There is also a clear path for progression and a great opportunity to move into a managerial role within the team plus excellent salary, bonus, and benefits.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Own and perform monthly close procedures and maintain adequate accounting records.
• Full responsibility to prepare Monthly/Quarterly P&L and Balance sheet, analysis and commentary.
• Review, analyze and reconcile data to ensure the accuracy of the company’s financial reporting.
• Responsible for revenue recognition and related cost of sales transactions.
• Prepare cash flow forecast and analysis for the global distribution business.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets in line with corporate FP&A timetables and working in conjunction with global sales executives.
• Report monthly dashboard / results / KPI in a timely manner to corporate FP&A team
• Manage and execute sales executives commission reporting and headcount reporting.
• Review producer reporting with the global rights team
• Liaise with tax computation team on annual UK tax submission and UK stat accounts
• Prepare investment recoupment tracker and analysis.
• Liaising with central corporate team, material ops teams, scripted team in Toronto, NY, LA and UK.
• Key point of contact with corporate finance and legal team to liaise on any queries.
• Perform ad hoc Duties as necessary.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years PQE (ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong Microsoft excel skills – vlookups, pivot tables
• Prior experience with ERP and FP&A/management reporting software and rights management database software is a plus (e.g. Netsuite, Workday Adaptive, Rightsline)
• Prior experience dealing with a global head office/parent advantageous and dealing with multi currencies
• Familiarity with tax withholding practices
• Proven capacity to contribute positively to team work
• Ability to both follow direction and work independently to effectively manage workload and prioritize activities
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written as direct communication with clients and liaising with finance team in Canada.
• Experience with IFRS accounting
• Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written as direct communication with clients and liaising with finance team in Canada.
• Experience with IFRS accounting
• Previous experience in distribution, television or other entertainment media is an advantage.

Company Information

Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

Application

To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.