107 Media Relations Manager jobs in London
Senior Media Relations Manager
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in media relations, ideally within a fast-paced agency or in-house environment. You should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the media landscape. Strong analytical skills are crucial for measuring the impact of media campaigns and providing actionable insights. You will need to be highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting. A degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will be considered. Experience with media monitoring tools and databases is essential. You will be a strategic thinker, a skilled storyteller, and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The ability to build rapport and credibility with diverse stakeholders is paramount. Join us in shaping compelling narratives and amplifying our client's voice in the global media arena from the comfort of your home office. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a national and international scale.
Senior Media Relations Manager
Posted 11 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies aligned with organisational goals.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, credible relationships with key national, international, and trade media contacts.
- Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, talking points, and other communication materials.
- Proactively identify and pitch media opportunities to secure positive coverage.
- Manage media inquiries and serve as a primary spokesperson when required.
- Prepare senior leadership for media engagements and interviews.
- Monitor media coverage, analyse trends, and provide regular reports on sentiment and impact.
- Develop crisis communication plans and manage media responses during sensitive situations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
- Organise press conferences, media briefings, and other related events.
- Stay informed about industry developments and competitor activities to identify potential risks and opportunities.
- Manage media budgets and supplier relationships effectively.
- A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
- Demonstrated success in securing high-profile media coverage in top-tier publications.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for persuasive storytelling.
- Proven ability to build and nurture relationships with journalists and media professionals.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape, both traditional and digital.
- Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
- Excellent strategic thinking, planning, and organisational abilities.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
Senior Media Relations Manager
Posted 12 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement innovative media relations strategies to support company objectives and product launches.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with national, international, and trade media outlets, including journalists, editors, and producers.
- Proactively pitch compelling stories and secure positive media coverage across various platforms.
- Manage media inquiries, interviews, and press conferences, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.
- Develop and maintain a library of press materials, including press releases, fact sheets, bios, and spokesperson talking points.
- Monitor media coverage, analyze sentiment, and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns.
- Develop crisis communication plans and act as a key point of contact during sensitive situations.
- Collaborate with internal marketing, communications, and executive teams to ensure alignment of messaging.
- Identify opportunities for thought leadership and speaking engagements for company executives.
- Manage agency relationships and provide guidance as needed.
- A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, with a significant portion in a senior role.
- Proven success in securing high-profile media coverage and managing media crises.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and crafting persuasive narratives.
- Extensive network of contacts within the media industry, particularly in the technology sector.
- Strong understanding of media trends and digital communication platforms.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in agency management is a plus.
Senior Media Relations Manager
Posted 17 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies to support organizational objectives.
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and influencers across various media outlets.
- Craft compelling press releases, media advisories, pitches, and other communication materials.
- Proactively identify media opportunities and secure positive coverage for the organization.
- Manage media inquiries and respond to requests for information in a timely and professional manner.
- Develop and implement crisis communication plans, serving as a key spokesperson when necessary.
- Monitor media coverage, analyze trends, and provide regular reports on media sentiment and impact.
- Organize press conferences, media briefings, and other PR events.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all communications.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, news, and competitor activities.
- Advise senior leadership on media-related issues and opportunities.
- Mentor and guide junior members of the PR team.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, with a demonstrated track record of success.
- Extensive network of contacts within the national and international media.
- Proven ability to craft persuasive and engaging written communications.
- Strong understanding of media landscape, including print, broadcast, online, and social media.
- Excellent media pitching and storytelling skills.
- Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and PR software tools.
- A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach.
- Experience in a specific industry relevant to our client is a plus.
Senior Media Relations Manager
Posted 17 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies tailored to client objectives, identifying key media targets and optimal communication channels.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, proactive relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and influencers across national, international, and trade media.
- Craft compelling press materials, including press releases, media advisories, pitches, backgrounders, and spokespeople briefing documents.
- Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage in target publications and broadcast outlets.
- Manage media inquiries efficiently and effectively, acting as a key point of contact and providing timely responses.
- Monitor media coverage, analyze results, and provide regular reporting and insights to clients and internal teams, including sentiment analysis and share of voice metrics.
- Develop and manage crisis communication plans, providing strategic counsel and rapid response during sensitive situations.
- Organize and manage press conferences, media briefings, and other promotional events.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging media opportunities to inform strategy.
- Collaborate closely with account teams to ensure media relations efforts are integrated with broader communication campaigns.
- Identify and develop compelling story angles and thought leadership opportunities for clients.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or journalism, with a significant portion spent in an agency environment.
- Proven track record of securing high-impact media coverage in top-tier national and international outlets.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive and engaging narratives.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape, including traditional, digital, and social media platforms.
- Established network of media contacts across various sectors.
- Excellent strategic thinking, planning, and execution capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills for media monitoring and performance evaluation.
- Experience in crisis communications is highly desirable.
- A degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A proactive and resilient attitude with a passion for storytelling and building relationships.
Senior Media Relations Manager
Posted 18 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies to achieve client objectives.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, proactive relationships with key media contacts, journalists, bloggers, and influencers in relevant industries.
- Identify and secure positive media coverage across national, international, trade, and digital platforms.
- Craft compelling press releases, media kits, speeches, and other communication materials.
- Proactively monitor media coverage, identify potential issues, and develop rapid response strategies.
- Manage media crisis communications, providing expert counsel and support to clients.
- Organise and facilitate press conferences, media briefings, and interviews.
- Analyse media coverage and provide detailed reports on campaign performance and impact.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including PR, marketing, and digital, to ensure integrated communication efforts.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging media landscapes to advise clients effectively.
- Mentor and guide junior members of the media relations team.
- Proven track record of success in media relations, preferably within an agency setting or in-house communications department for a high-profile organisation.
- Extensive network of media contacts across major UK and international outlets.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and crafting persuasive messages.
- Demonstrable experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape, including digital and social media channels.
- Excellent strategic thinking, planning, and execution capabilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and analysis tools.
- A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- Leadership experience and the ability to manage and inspire a team.
Senior Media Relations Manager
Posted 20 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies to support organisational goals.
- Build and nurture strong, positive relationships with key journalists, editors, and producers across various media channels (print, broadcast, online, social).
- Write and edit high-quality press releases, media advisories, backgrounders, and speeches.
- Proactively pitch stories and secure positive media coverage for the organisation.
- Manage media inquiries and respond promptly and professionally.
- Develop and execute crisis communication plans to mitigate reputational damage.
- Monitor and analyse media coverage, providing regular reports and insights to senior leadership.
- Organise and prepare spokespeople for media interviews and public appearances.
- Identify emerging media trends and opportunities for strategic engagement.
- Develop and manage media kits and online press rooms.
- Collaborate with internal communications, marketing, and public affairs teams to ensure consistent messaging.
- Manage media relations for specific projects, events, or campaigns.
- Serve as a key point of contact for media enquiries and build rapport with external stakeholders.
- Maintain an up-to-date media contact database.
- Ensure all media communications align with the organisation's brand and values.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, preferably within a large organisation or agency.
- Proven track record of successfully securing positive media coverage and managing media crises.
- Extensive network of contacts within national and international media.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
- Strong understanding of media monitoring tools and techniques.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a high-pressure, remote environment.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in using PR software and social media platforms for professional outreach.
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Adaptability and resilience in navigating a dynamic media landscape.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and across different cultural contexts is desirable.
This fully remote position offers a significant opportunity to influence public perception and advance the profile of a leading organisation. If you are a seasoned media relations professional seeking a challenging and impactful role with ultimate flexibility, we invite you to apply.
Be The First To Know
About the latest Media relations manager Jobs in London !
Senior Media Relations Manager - Hybrid
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic media relations plans to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key media contacts, journalists, and influencers.
- Write and distribute compelling press releases, media advisories, and other PR materials.
- Proactively identify and secure positive media coverage in relevant print, broadcast, and online outlets.
- Manage media inquiries and serve as a key point of contact for journalists.
- Develop and execute crisis communication plans, providing timely and accurate information during sensitive situations.
- Prepare senior executives for media interviews, briefings, and public appearances.
- Monitor media landscape and identify emerging trends and opportunities.
- Track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and media coverage.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, communications, legal) to ensure cohesive messaging.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications, preferably within the entertainment sector or agency environment.
- Demonstrated success in securing high-profile media placements.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic PR plans.
- Strong understanding of media monitoring tools and analytics.
- Experience in crisis communications management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with PR software.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Willingness to work a hybrid schedule, balancing remote work with regular office presence in London.
Head of Social Media Strategy
Posted 20 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a cutting-edge social media strategy aligned with business goals.
- Oversee all social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest).
- Create and curate engaging, high-quality content tailored for each platform.
- Manage and grow online communities, fostering positive engagement and brand loyalty.
- Develop and execute paid social media advertising campaigns to drive traffic and conversions.
- Monitor social media trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices.
- Analyze social media data and campaign performance, providing actionable insights and reports.
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, creative, product) to ensure brand consistency.
- Manage and mentor a team of social media professionals.
- Stay abreast of algorithm changes and new platform features.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in social media marketing and strategy, preferably in e-commerce.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing impactful social media campaigns that drive business results.
- Expertise in various social media platforms, advertising tools, and analytics software.
- Strong understanding of SEO, content marketing, and their integration with social media.
- Excellent content creation and copywriting skills.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and measure ROI on social media initiatives.
- Experience leading and motivating a team.
- Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to strategy development.
- Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).
Associate Director - Deal Strategy & Commercial Due Diligence - Media (Strategy Consulting)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Our client, a leading strategy consultancy is seeking a Senior Manager / Associate Director to join and play a leading role, focusing on deal strategy within the media industry as a part of the wider TMT sector, with scope to work on the wider range of services including growth strategy, cost and operational strategy (including economic profitability analysis) and enterprise-wide transformation. You will be the second hire of a newly established team that has plans to grow to fifteen staff in the next 2-3 years, and you will play an instrumental part in helping to shape the growth of this team.
Responsibilities:
- Take a leadership role with the team and to hold a high quality, credible reputation with clients and in the broader market – experience of a range of M&A related projects will be critical, e.g. Commercial DD, M&A Strategy, Value creation, etc.
- Design and run mid-sized to large projects and / or very large, complex workstreams.
- Act as primary client liaison on Firm engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for the firm.
- Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal review.
- Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients.
- Help design - and guide junior staff to - execute detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members.
- Identify go-to-market and marketing opportunities and assume day-to-day responsibility for taking these to clients.
- Maintain active contact with mid-level clients outside of engagement situations.
- Actively seek out leadership opportunities, take responsibility for a selection of internal processes and generally act as a leader in the S&PT and an inspiration to more junior team members.
- Show initiative to identify and drive thought leadership and knowledge management activities.
- Lead on practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives.
- Take day-to-day responsibility that the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to.
Work experience required:
- Experience working in a leading strategy consulting business, Big 4 firm or strategy / corporate development team in industry.
- Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers across the Media sector and views on the outlook for this sector.
- Experience of leading mid-sized and large projects: designing work plans, team structures and then managing these to (i) excellent client output and (ii) strong project economics.
- This should include an extensive coverage of recent M&A transactions, eg CDD, VDD, M&A Strategy or Value Creation projects in the Media sector.
- Evidence of taking responsibility for designing proposals, scopes and pricing for mid-sized and large consulting assignments.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders.
- Strong track record of building followership among more junior staff members.
- Pro-active role in business development activity, designing client ready pitches, generating differentiated insights and holding personal client relationships.
- Non-client facing roles in driving practice forward in areas such as team management, training, technical tool development, liaison with service suppliers etc.
Technical skills required:
- Strong academic track record.
- Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities.
- Structured thinking skills combined with creativity.
- Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed.
- Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights.
- Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen.
- Ability to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Other language skills would be a strong bonus.
We have a briefing with the hiring partner on Wednesday 20th August so will be able to inform successful candidates as to more about the team and the role following this.
Successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 hours.
Cambridge Credentials: adding people.adding value