Communications Manager UK

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a skilled Communications Manager to join its dynamic team in London. This role focuses on delivering impactful PR campaigns for major shopping events, enhancing customer engagement, and driving strategic communications initiatives. You'll collaborate with various teams, manage complex PR challenges, and build strong media relationships. If you're passionate about communications and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the retail sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a communications role within a PR Agency or in-house.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage integrated PR campaigns around key retail moments.
• Build relationships with key media outlets and secure coverage.

Skills

Media expertise

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Action-oriented

Proactivity

Leadership

Adaptability

Decision-making

Education

Extensive experience in communications

Success in planning and executing PR campaigns

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to join its UK Stores & Corporate Communications team. You will be responsible for delivering campaigns for large scale shopping moments, including events like Prime Day and Black Friday, and creating activity that demonstrates the value customers get while shopping with Amazon. The role will report to the Head of Consumer Communications UK.

Key job responsibilities

1. Develop and manage integrated PR campaigns around key retail moments
2. Deliver campaigns and launches around shopping innovations
3. Write campaign plans, messaging, and media-facing materials
4. Build relationships with key media outlets and secure coverage
5. Provide counsel to internal executives on PR challenges and opportunities
6. Collaborate with agencies and international teams to implement PR activity
7. Work with internal teams across the business to deliver projects on time
8. Manage complex PR challenges from both the business and the media
9. Support issues management related to the UK retail business

Key Skills:

1. Media expertise: Understanding of the media landscape, including social media
2. Strategic thinking: Align PR activity with business objectives and key messages
3. Collaboration: Work effectively in a team environment
4. Action-oriented: Strong bias for action while maintaining high standards
5. Proactivity: Take initiative to drive projects forward
6. Leadership: Guide agencies and demonstrate PR value to senior managers
7. Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic corporate environment
8. Decision-making: Advise on appropriate actions and manage media inquiries

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Extensive experience in a communications role either within a PR Agency or in-house
2. Demonstrated success in planning and executing PR campaigns
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Proven track record that demonstrates comfort in dealing with high-level media contacts across news, lifestyle, and broadcast sectors
2. Retail experience, with knowledge of the UK retail market
3. Experience with social media and influencer partnerships
4. Experience managing complex communications programs