Communications Manager

Aquent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client in London seeks a Communications Manager (Television Publicity) to lead integrated publicity for original series and premieres. You will craft corporate storytelling and consumer brand PR, coordinating across UK and global media to secure headlines for flagship programming.

The role requires extensive experience in multi-disciplinary communications, strong media relations, and ability to guide senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in professional communications across multiple disciplines including corporate communications, brand PR and content/entertainment publicity.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering high-impact, integrated communications campaigns with measurable results.
• Strong media relations across traditional, digital and creator/influencer channels.
• Ability to develop and protect corporate narratives, advising senior leadership on communications strategy.
• Experience managing external agencies and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated content publicity strategies for original series and launches.
• Create concepts for premieres, launch events and talent moments including press junkets and screenings.
• Drive consumer brand PR initiatives in the UK and globally across media types.
• Lead strategic media relations across traditional, digital and creator/influencer channels.
• Build and maintain a diverse network of media contacts across broadcast, print, online, podcasts and social platforms.
• Leverage data and insights to inform campaigns, measure impact and optimise communications strategies.
• Manage external agencies, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and delivering value for investment.
• Manage budgets, reporting and cost-efficiency planning.
• Collaborate with teams across Europe and globally to deliver unified campaigns.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with marketing, social media and events teams.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and AI’s evolving role in communications.

Skills

Television publicity

Agency management

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Job description

Job Title: Communications Manager (Television Publicity)

Client Location: London - hybrid

Starting: October 2026

Pay Comments: PAYE

Hours: 40-hour week

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

Are you passionate about premium television and cinematic storytelling? We’re looking for a talented, experienced and driven communications professional to join the global Communications team and help amplify our brand across the UK and beyond.

Our client is seeking a talented, experienced and driven Communications Consultant. The successful candidate will be a multi-disciplinary communications professional who operates confidently across corporate storytelling, content publicity and consumer brand PR. We’re looking for a modern communications professional who is as comfortable crafting a corporate narrative as they are securing a headline for a blockbuster series.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated content publicity strategies and campaigns for original series, exclusive titles and first-run programming, including unit publicity.
• Develop and implement creative concepts for premieres, launch events and talent moments, including press junkets, set visits, screenings and digital-first activations.
• Drive consumer brand PR initiatives in the UK and global marketplace, building cultural relevance and share of voice across lifestyle, entertainment and mainstream media.
• Lead strategic media relations across traditional, digital and creator/influencer channels
• Build and maintain a diverse network of media contacts across broadcast, print, online, podcasts and social-first platforms.
• Leverage data and insights to inform campaign strategy, measure impact and optimise communications approaches across all four pillars.
• Manage supporting communications agencies, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and delivering value for investment.
• Manage budgets, reporting and cost-efficiency planning.
• Work closely with communications professionals across Europe and globally
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with marketing, social media and events teams to deliver unified campaigns.
• Manage senior stakeholders, providing strategic counsel and clear communications recommendations.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging platforms and the evolving role of AI in communications to identify new opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

• Significant experience in professional communications across multiple disciplines, including corporate communications, brand PR and content/entertainment publicity.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering high-impact, integrated communications campaigns that achieve measurable results.
• Strong media relations skills across traditional, digital and creator/influencer channels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and protect corporate narratives, with experience advising senior leadership on communications strategy.
• Experience managing external agencies and budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.
• Experience spanning entertainment/content publicity, consumer brand PR, corporate communications and sports communications.
• Demonstrable understanding of the UK media landscape, including digital, social and creator ecosystems.
• Experience with data-driven communications planning and measurement across multiple campaign types.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in modern communications workflows.
• Experience working within a four-pillar or integrated communications function in a media, technology or entertainment organisation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, global matrix organisation.
• A genuine passion for television and popular culture.

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

1. Television publicity across territories

Able to hit the ground running and develop and deliver full television publicity campaigns across multiple territories.

2. Agency management

Able to effectively manage supporting communications agencies and ensure successful delivery against objectives.

Able to build and maintain trust with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, and provide clear and effective communications advice.

Client Description:

Our Client is a FTSE 100, multinational technology company no longer known for just one thing. Their areas of expertise include e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, artificial intelligence, original entertainment… the list goes on. Despite being primarily digital, their aim is to be the most customer‑centric company in the world.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.