The Fold - Communications Manager (maternity cover)
Date Posted: Thursday 18th February 2021
Date Expires: Thursday 18th March 2021
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We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our PR/Marketing team as Communications Manager.
As Communications Manager, you will drive publicity around the business. Managing the day-to-day media relations activity as well as creating engaging and relevant content for our LinkedIn platform. You will develop innovative strategies to help strengthen the brand’s awareness in the UK & US. You will work closely with our Head of Brand on the development and delivery of creative communication campaigns. This role will report into the Head of Brand and is offered on a full time, fixed term contract for 6-8 months.
Start date: May 2021
Responsibilities:
- Developing effective communication campaigns that will create a stronger sense of community across our social channels.
- Nurturing relationships with key press, VIP and industry contacts.
- Selling in creative news angles to press to increase the quality of coverage in print and online publications.
- Creating relevant and engaging content for our LinkedIn platform that reflects our core values.
- Managing all press requests and send outs.
- Arranging interviews and sourcing speaker opportunities for our founder.
- Managing our US PR agency, ensuring they have all the assets they need.
- Budget management.
- Reporting on PR results on a quarterly basis.
- Planning and managing media events/ support with sourcing guests for in-store events.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to drive coverage as well as reporting on progress and results.
- Providing collaboration and support to the wider Marketing team.
Candidate requirements
- Great media knowledge and relationships.
- Organised and able to work on multiple projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiastic team player with a can-do attitude.
- Professional experience in communications/public relations.
- Strong project management and decision-making skills.
- Creative mindset.
- Understanding of social media.
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