Own the media relations program with end-to-end PR craft and cross-market delivery, focusing on media relations and high-stakes moments.

• Responsibilities: Develop targeted pitches, build relationships with relevant journalists and influencers, and help secure meaningful coverage across priority media outlets.
• Draft high-quality written materials, including press releases, bylines, briefing documents, messaging, and spokesperson preparation materials.
• Support day-to-day press office activity, including fielding inbound enquiries, organising interviews, and helping ensure timely responses to media requests.
• Support awards and list-pitching activity by identifying relevant opportunities, drafting strong submissions, and managing deadlines effectively.
• Maintain reporting and analytics across communications activity, using data and insights to help evaluate performance and improve future work.
• Partner with the wider marketing team to support international PR activity, helping coordinate agency inputs and contributing to consistent execution across markets.
• Use AI and agentic workflows effectively to improve pace, output, and quality, while applying strong editorial judgment and maintaining a high bar for accuracy.
• Support communications planning and execution for sensitive topics and high-stakes moments, including preparing materials, coordinating responses, and supporting senior team members with delivery.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in corporate communications or public relations, either in-house or at an agency.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to draft compelling press materials, bylines, briefing documents, and media pitches.
• Proven media relations experience, with a track record of landing stories with trade, business, or technology media.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with experience handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A data-driven mindset, with experience using reporting and analytics to assess communications performance and inform next steps.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to influence peers and project partners, act as a subject matter expert in your area, and manage stakeholders effectively with support from your manager where needed.
• Experience supporting communications activity on sensitive issues or high-profile stakeholder matters, with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Benefits

• We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.
• Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver.
• It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.
• We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed.
• So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.
• It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible.
• So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
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• We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.