Press & Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) at Royal Academy of Dance | London, UK

Royal Academy of Dance

Press & Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the global PR and communications program for RAD, shaping RAD’s voice across media, social and owned channels while steering crisis planning and leadership development.

Media relations and spokes: establish journalist relationships, secure placements and handle enquiries.
Content and channels: craft press materials and publish RAD-owned media including the podcast.
Campaigns and governance: plan integrated campaigns, monitor trends, and run crisis plans and leadership coaching.

Job Description

Lead the development and delivery of RAD’s press, PR and communications strategy, ensuring a strong and consistent voice across all channels
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, influencers and industry partners
Oversee all media relations activity including press enquiries, interviews and high-profile placements
Create compelling content such as press releases, thought leadership pieces and campaign materials
Manage and grow RAD-owned media channels, including the podcast
Create, curate and publish content that positions the RAD as an authoritative voice in dance, education and training
Shape and evolve the organisation’s social media strategy
Plan and deliver integrated campaigns, identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities, and take proactive action to maximise impact
Maintain and implement crisis communications plans to safeguard the organisation’s reputation
Line manage and support two direct reports, fostering their development and performance

Strong knowledge of media relations, PR strategy and campaign planning
Experience managing social media platforms, tools and analytics
Experience of content management and publishing including podcasts
Strong organisational and project management capabilities
Awareness of digital media trends, tools and emerging platforms
Confidence in managing multiple stakeholders and priorities
Understanding of brand management and reputation building
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail

Enthusiastic about arts, culture or dance (desirable but not essential)
Adaptable, creative and always looking for new opportunities to raise organisational profile
A strategic thinker with hands-on experience delivering high-impact communications campaigns
A natural relationship builder with strong media contacts
Confident leader with experience managing and developing teams
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Perkbox discounts platform
Life assurance
WeCare scheme
Health cash plan including access to 24/7 online GP, counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme, health assessments and other wellbeing resources and perks
In-house free movement classes
Hybrid working model (normally 3 days per week on site)

Royal Academy of Dance

The RAD is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations. With its global headquarters in London, the RAD works locally and around the world to bring dance to diverse communities, widen access to dance and share the benefits and wellbeing that dance brings. With a strong global membership presence in over 85 countries, each year around 250,000 dancers learn the RAD syllabus and take exams. Over 1,000 students are enrolled in in-person and distance-learning dance teacher training programmes. The RAD empowers people through dance education and enjoyment and believes that ‘every body’ should have the opportunity to learn to dance.

Founded in 1920

Battersea, England, GBR

925 employees (175 in marketing)

www.royalacademyofdance.org