External Communications Manager with ref. M A

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.

Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.

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VMA GROUP is a leading international interim, contract, temporary and permanent recruitment and executive search specialist. We are specifically focused on providing support to the communications, marketing, digital and change communities.

Our specialist practice areas cover: communications, corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR, media relations, financial communications, CSR, public affairs, investor relations, marketing, brand, digital marketing and agency services.

We have a reputation for providing expert consultancy services and advice, supported by in-depth knowledge of the professions we recruit for. Our thought leadership and benchmarking studies have become go-to resources for the communications, marketing, digital and change industries, supporting planning and decision-making for organisations of all shapes and sizes.

In the UK, VMA GROUP has offices in London, Bristol and Manchester and in Europe, VMA GROUP has offices in Amsterdam and Brussels, but we work with organisations and individuals on a global basis.

VMA GROUP is committed to equal opportunities and is an Inclusive+ Recruiter.