Deputy Head of Press & Publicity (Corporate and Commercial)

Are you a Corporate Comms leader with experience in large media organisations? Are you networked within the ad industry and have commercial comms experience in this sector?

My client is a high-profile media organisation and is looking for Dep Head of Press & Publicity to lead on Corporate and Commercial Communications.

Delivering innovative and creative media strategies you will drive awareness, protect and enhance reputation of this unique organisation. A key part of this role is driving B2B communications for the commercial and creative revenue generating divisions.

Responsibilities:

• Drive proactive and positive reputation enhancing comms for the organisation
• Manage and plan for corporate risk, crisis and issues
• Act as senior spokesperson for the organisation when required
• Write and produce media materials and content
• Provide strategic media counsel to senior execs
• Work closely with corporate affairs to ensure joined up comms handling of all issues
• Lead, develop and inspire a team of four

Experience/Skills:

• Must have proven track record leading a successful corporate communications team ideally within the media or advertising space
• Ability to work with, liaise and influence senior execs
• Devise and implement corporate comms strategies
• Strong crisis comms and issues management experience within high-profile brand or organisation
• Proven track record in managing teams and budgets, showing strong leadership