Our client, an entertainment company with a unique position in British society, is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Corporate Communications Manager to play a key role in their ‘always-on’ news operations. Partnering with colleagues across the Communications function, you will source and identify stories that help to build the company’s reputation as well as identifying the primary channels to maximise impact. You will be a great content creator and storyteller with an ‘audience-first’ approach to impactful, integrated communications.

Main responsibilities

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• Proactively and reactively promote and protect the corporate brand, helping to make it relevant and a prominent, positive voice in key cultural conversations
• Grow and maintain relationships with relevant media and journalists, helping to maximise positive and balanced news coverage
• Identify media and broader corporate risks and advise on mitigations; respond quickly to negative media enquires
• Take a multiplatform, digital-first approach to sharing and commenting on news
• Work with communications colleagues and other stakeholders to source, create and edit brilliant news stories that reflect the brand.

Key skills and experience required

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• Proven media relations experience with a hunger for finding and sharing great stories
• Relationships with media outlets, particularly regional and trade press
• Understanding of modern media consumption and current PR trends
• Creative thinking and storytelling ability
• The ability to work under pressure – with experience of identifying potential issues and dealing with negative media enquiries and issues.

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