Responsibilities

• Manage press relations, including evergreen stories, announcements, reactive inquiries, pitches, and media materials.
• Build relationships with reporters and editors across key trade, business, marketing, and advertising outlets.
• Staff media opportunities and support preparation for interviews and press engagements.
• Identify and manage speaking opportunities, including conferences, panels, and thought leadership forums.
• Support our industry awards strategy, from identifying relevant opportunities and potential nominees to developing and submitting nominations.
• Coordinate social media and coverage reporting around key press moments.
• Monitor relevant news and industry developments and share key updates with internal teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop storytelling opportunities and support communications priorities.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, reminders, and follow-ups across communications projects.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in PR, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in media, marketing, advertising, or related industries.
• Strong relationships with key trade and business reporters are highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively.
• Strong professional maturity, situational awareness, and judgment.
• Familiarity with earned media, social media, and content amplification.

Preferred

• Strong relationships with key trade and business reporters are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
• WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.
• That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week.
• If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
• Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.
• We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.