A leading media business at the heart of the national conversation and home to world-class journalists and broadcasters, is looking for an experienced External Communications Manager to join their Corporate Affairs team. This is an initial 3–6-month contract paying £350 per day inside IR35.

The role is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about the news agenda, to manage relationships with key contacts across business media outlets and develop communications across corporate channels. They will work closely with trade marketing to develop and deploy activity across channels, and with the Director of Corporate Affairs on projects and issues management.

This role would suit someone who is immediately available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver proactive B2B media relations for a range of stakeholders - understanding and responding to their priorities, needs and requirements.

• Work closely with the Communications Director and Heads of Communications to develop and execute the corporate and B2B communications strategy for division.

• Run the press office for internal clients and develop opportunities to surface success stories across industry events and awards.

• Work closely with the Head of Trade Marketing and our external PR agency support to ensure all B2B and commercial communications are aligned, integrated and consistent.

• Deal with issues management as it arises, and support the EVP, Director of Corporate Affairs as required.

• Be responsible for producing and developing weekly commercial newsletters and other impactful tools, videos, and events to help reach our audiences.

Key Requirements

• A passionate interest in media, news, and current affairs.

• An established track record of five or more years delivering high profile and impactful corporate communications and B2B media relations, ideally within an agency or in-house in a Technology, Media, or Telecoms environment.

• The gravitas to build networks quickly and effectively, influencing senior stakeholders - as well as the external media you’ll be working with.

• The ability to work in real-time, high pressured press office environments and prioritise effectively.

• Experience in issues management, award-writing and briefings for industry events.