Brand Manager - The Mirror

Reach Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Volunteer day

Pension contribution

Car lease scheme

Job summary

Reach plc's The Mirror is seeking a Brand Manager to join a newly created Brand Marketing team, working with the Head of Brand and editorial teams to turn ideas into bold campaigns across print, digital, social, video, audio and events. The role blends home and hub with in-person work at The Mirror newsroom; travel to Canary Wharf offices when required.

You will partner with editors to translate newsroom priorities into standout brand campaigns.

Qualifications

• Brand experience in media, publishing, or fast-paced consumer brands.
• End-to-end campaign planning and delivery experience.
• Ability to partner with editors and journalists to translate newsroom priorities into campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Turn editorial ideas into bold, high-impact campaigns across print, digital, social, video, audio and events.
• Collaborate with newsrooms and internal creatives to drive consumer engagement.
• Build strong relationships with senior editorial stakeholders and manage campaigns end-to-end.

Skills

Brand experience

Campaign execution

Editorial collaboration

Project management

Communication

Regional knowledge

Job description

We are recruiting a Brand Manager to join a newly created Brand Marketing team working alongside the Head of Brand and the editorial team(s) at the The Mirror. Working hand-in-glove with newsrooms and internal creatives, you will turn editorial ideas into bold, high-impact campaigns across print, digital, social, video, audio, and events to drive genuine consumer engagement.

This role will be a mix of home and hub, as in-person presence in the The Mirror newsroom is required to build deep relationships with editorial teams, so the successful candidate must be able to travel to our offices in The Mirror in Canary Wharf when required.

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

• Brand Experience: Proven track record as a Brand Manager, ideally within media, publishing, or a fast-paced consumer brand environment.
• End-to-End Campaign Execution: Demonstrated success in planning and delivering creative, memorable marketing campaigns that capture attention in crowded markets.
• Editorial & Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong ability to partner with Editors and journalists to translate newsroom priorities into impactful brand marketing campaigns.

Creative Eye & Project Management: A sharp eye for brand identity, tone, and visual quality, combined with the project management skills to deliver on time and within budget.

Communication & Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to build trust-based relationships with senior editorial stakeholders.

Regional Knowledge: Strong familiarity with key regional markets and audiences across the UK and Ireland is highly desirable.

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day's paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers . If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won't make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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