Communications Manager

Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media company is seeking a dynamic Communications Manager to elevate its podcast portfolio in London. This unique role involves shaping public perception and driving awareness through strategic PR campaigns. You will collaborate with talent and the wider communications team to create compelling narratives and secure media coverage. With a focus on results and a passion for the audio landscape, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, making a significant impact on the company's audio initiatives. Join a supportive team and enjoy flexible working arrangements while contributing to exciting projects in the media industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption Leave

Flexible working

Internal training access

2 volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and executing PR campaigns, especially in audio or media.
• Strong writing skills for crafting press materials and narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead PR campaigns to enhance awareness of Bauer’s podcast portfolio.
• Secure media coverage and collaborate with talent for interviews.
• Monitor and analyze PR performance against KPIs.

Skills

PR Campaign Planning

Media Relations

Storytelling

Project Management

Writing Skills

Relationship Building

KPI Setting

Passion for Podcasting

Education

Degree in Communications or Media

Job description

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What do Katherine Ryan, Olivia Attwood, Pete Wicks, Gemma Atkinson, Ken Bruce and Roxie Nafousi have in common? They all host podcasts on Bauer Media’s fast-growing audio portfolio, and we’re looking for a brilliant Communications Manager in London to help take them to new heights.

This is a unique opportunity to shape public perception and drive awareness of Bauer’s expanding podcast slate, as well as support high-impact campaigns across our audio business.

You’ll lead the charge in building buzz and media visibility for new podcast launches and series, developing PR strategies to reach new audiences and grow listenership. You’ll work closely with talent, pitch and secure media interviews across multiple platforms, and collaborate with the wider Bauer Media UK communications team to align messaging and maximise campaign impact.

If you live and breathe pop culture, have a keen sense for spotting stories and news hooks that spark media interest, and know how to engage both traditional and digital outlets, this is your ideal next step.

Our Team

You’ll join a supportive, innovative team, reporting to the Head of Communications for Bauer Media Audio UK and collaborate across our global communications community. Alongside podcasts, you’ll have the opportunity to work on our high-profile radio brands, Rayo, events, commercial partnerships, consumer competitions and Bauer’s charity Cash for Kids.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months, and a Hybrid role working from home and from our office location in London.

What you will do

• Strategic Communication Planning: Develop and deliver innovative PR campaigns to drive awareness, engagement, and listening across Bauer’s podcast portfolio as well as support across wider audio campaigns. Integrate influencer and earned media strategies into PR rollouts.
• Storytelling: Secure national, trade, and digital media coverage for podcasts, talent, and key audio initiatives. Collaborate with producers, talent, and brand leads to create compelling media narratives. Partner with social and digital teams to amplify earned coverage.
• Collaboration: Align with the wider Bauer Media Audio UK communications team to support business objectives. Attend planning meetings with podcast, content, and marketing teams to integrate communications into wider business strategies.
• Media & Stakeholder Relations: Act as a key point of contact for media, responding to enquiries and representing Bauer. Brief talent for press opportunities, ensuring alignment on key messaging.
• Performance & Analysis: Monitor, report, and analyse podcast PR performance against KPIs, providing actionable insights.

What you will bring

• Extensiveexperience planning and executing press and PR campaigns, ideally in audio, entertainment, or media.
• Proven track record of securing coverage across national, trade, and digital outlets.
• Creative campaign planner with a sharp understanding of what resonates with press and public audiences.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Exceptional writer, skilled in crafting compelling press materials and media narratives.
• Experience working directly with talent and preparing them for media opportunities.
• A natural relationship-builder, with strong contacts in entertainment and culture media.
• Results-driven, with experience setting KPIs and measuring campaign impact.
• Passionate about the UK podcasting and audio landscape.

Closing date for applications 26th May

About Bauer Media Group

We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email [e-mail] we would love to hear from you.