Media Relations Lead UK

Manchester, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own European media relations with UK focus, serving as a top spokesperson and crisis lead while translating global messaging for diverse European markets.

  • Media Relations: Own strategic UK and European media engagement and compelling external storytelling.
  • Spokesperson & Crisis: Lead reactive inquiries, crisis comms, and leadership media prep.
  • Measurement & Coaching: Track coverage, report impact, and elevate junior team members as SME.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute integrated media relations strategies and activities to enhance Siemens Energy's positioning in the UK and other key European markets
  • Act as a key spokesperson and primary point of contact for tier-one media outlets across Europe, with a strong focus on the UK.
  • Manage reactive media inquiries, lead crisis communication efforts, and prepare senior leadership for media interactions
  • Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage and campaign performance to measure impact and inform future strategy
  • Craft compelling narratives, press releases, briefing documents, and other written materials for external audiences
  • Adapt global corporate messaging for regional and local relevance across diverse European countries and cultures
  • Ensure all external communications content is high-quality, accurate, and adheres to brand and style guidelines
  • Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with key journalists, editors, and media influencers
  • Manage the selection, onboarding, and performance of external public relations agencies in various European countries
  • Collaborate closely with internal business partners, country communicators, and leadership to ensure consistent and aligned messaging

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline
  • Recognized subject matter expert with extensive experience in corporate communications or media relations, typically gained in a multinational B2B or technology environment
  • Proven track record of managing large, complex media projects and directing PR agencies across multiple European markets
  • Skills: Corporate Communications; Public Relations; Strategic Communication; Crisis Communications; Digital Communications; Employee Communications; Project management

Preferred

  • Experience working in the energy or technology sector is also beneficial.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Opportunity to work with a global team
  • Additional rewards based on your country will be further discussed with the hiring team
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Siemens Energy

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Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen, and power generators and transformers. A majority stake in the wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies. An estimated one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy employs 100,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of around €34.5 billion in fiscal year 2024. Siemens Energy is a trademark licensed by Siemens AG

Founded in 2020
51K employees (1,305 in marketing)
88% recommend to a friend
90% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$29.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46%
Direct
37.5%
Referral
6.8%
Social
7%
Paid
2.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~51K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
792 (2% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$7.4B
Last Raise
$149.7M
Post IPO Debt, 8 months ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $149.7M
  • Feb 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $4.3B
  • Jun 2023
    Post IPO Secondary

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