Description
PR Manager - Berkshire
Looking for PR Manager to join a leading organisation in Berkshire for a 3 month interim contract to cover maternity leave.
We need to persuade the media and other influencers to tell the world our story. To succeed we need to deliver a best in class PR function and cut-through consumer campaigns, working with agencies and colleagues to deliver a consistent and compelling message and drive Three's reputation, particularly amongst the mainstream 'Early Majority' audience.
The role:-
Your main responsibility will be to work closely with the retained PR agency and internal team to run a smooth and efficient press office function, ensuring a constant stream of positive coverage - reactive and proactive. As such you will lead on such things as creative storytelling, responding to media requests, handling customer issues, developing and maintaining relationships with the media, managing a device loans programme and drafting award entries. Additionally you will be involved in supporting other campaign activity and events which the Consumer PR team delivers.
Media relations is a significant part of the role, so ideally you will already have strong relationships across national, trade, lifestyle and consumer technology media and be confident in dealing with media on a daily basis.
You will also be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders including the Social Media and Corporate PR teams, the Lines of Business and external partners and suppliers.
You'll have some budgetary responsibility and will lead on communicating the team's results within the business. You'll be based in Maidenhead but will spend at least one day each week in London.
You ideally have experience in 'consumerising' technology and targeting mainstream audiences with strong writing and messaging skills and a good eye for a story. Creativity, proactivity and the ability to work in partnership are a must.
The skills we are looking for:-
Minimum three years in-house or agency PR experience in a mid/senior role
Proven track record of delivering successful PR campaigns
Excellent media relations skills/contacts
Excellent standard of written and spoken English
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to produce and present compelling presentations and reports
Knowledge of the sector and the business
Experience managing a team
Experience dealing with senior management and internal stakeholders
Academic or professional qualification in a marketing or business discipline
Experience working with social media, word of mouth and consumer generated content
How to apply:-
Please submit your CV to Tracey Johnson in the first instance.
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