Communications Manager

London, UK (Hybrid)

£60K/yr – £65K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-channel communications execution with partners across senior leadership to drive clear internal updates, media relations, and executive storytelling at pace.

  • Own Plan delivery: push initiatives with the CPO and CCO to completion while translating updates for staff and leaders.
  • Media & executive support: run the press office, brief spokespeople, and monitor coverage to protect reputation.
  • Internal campaigns: launch intranet and video programs to simplify complex updates and align with Investor Relations and People Experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the Plan: Actively implement Reach’s internal and external communication plans, collaborating directly with key stakeholders like the Chief People Officer and Chief Content Officer to get initiatives across the finish line.
  • Proactive Advisory: Provide practical, swift advice to the business on day-to-day communication issues that impact employee experience and brand reputation.
  • Fast-Paced Content Creation: Draft, edit, and proofread high-quality copy at speed - including executive scripts, announcements, press releases, social media (LinkedIn), and corporate reports.
  • Run the Press Office: Manage day-to-day media queries including sensitive issues, support spokespeople with press briefings ahead of interviews and events, and efficiently track and report external media coverage.
  • Drive Internal Campaigns: Independently launch and run engaging campaigns using our intranet (Workvivo), video, and digital channels to translate complex business updates into clear, compelling messages.
  • Executive & Event Support: Keep things running smoothly by supporting the Director with CEO communications, organising internal events, and aligning narratives with Investor Relations and People Experience.
  • Step Up & Cover: Confidently act as the go-to point of contact for the communications function during peak periods or when the Director is away.
  • Agile Execution: Work flexibly and intuitively, pivoting quickly to lend your execution skills wherever the business needs them most.

Requirements

  • Dual Comms Experience
  • Exceptional Copywriting
  • A Proactive "Doer" Mindset
  • Stakeholder Relationship Lead
  • Resilience & Agility
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Reach plc

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We’re Reach plc and we’re proud to be the UK and Ireland’s largest commercial news publisher.We connect with people on and offline, sharing our trusted content through 120+ brands, from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News, plus our growing US brands like the Irish Star.We are in the communities we serve, we understand people’s values and passions, and we reach people where they live - whether that’s their neighbourhood newsstand, their social feed or their favourite app. That’s why every month we reach 70% of the UK online population,10% of the US population, and over 100m social followers around the world.

London, England, GBR
2.2K employees (1,167 in marketing)
42% recommend to a friend
28% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
290.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36%
Direct
43.1%
Referral
16.7%
Social
3%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,015 (47% of company)
Median Career Experience
6 years
Median Tenure
2.8 years

Funding

Total Funding
$178.8M
Last Raise
$178.8M
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $178.8M

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