Corporate Communications Manager, UK & Ireland

Warner Bros. Discovery; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager in London. The role involves developing strategic communications, managing media relations, and engaging with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have proven communications experience and strong media contacts in the industry. This position is hybrid, allowing both remote and in-office work, catering to modern workplace needs.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Career defining opportunities

Thoughtfully curated benefits

Qualifications

• Proven communications experience, either in‑house or agency.
• Strong media relations skills with established UK/international press contacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft communications tools such as press releases and reports.
• Create communications strategies to elevate key content and campaigns.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships across UK & Ireland.

Skills

Communications experience

Media relations skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong relationship-building skills

Job description

At a crucial time for Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland, as we refresh our FTA network portfolio and prepare for the launch of HBO Max in 2026, we are looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to help shape and strengthen our external profile. This role is pivotal in promoting Warner Bros. Discovery's narrative, policies and initiatives across the region. Reporting to the Senior Director, UK & Ireland Corporate Communications, you will deliver external communications strategies, campaigns and events that build our profile and presence. You'll work across all core business units – including ad‑sales, partners and affiliates, distribution, content (streaming, linear networks, gaming, social), home entertainment and licensing – and play a key role in the UK & Ireland corporate press office. This position also partners with internal communications and regional and international teams, including government relations, studios, sports, and internal divisions such as People & Culture, CSR and Inclusion.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and draft communications tools such as press releases, statements, briefing documents, reports and comms plans.
• Create communications strategies that elevate key content, campaigns, partnerships and acquisitions.
• Build and maintain strong media relationships across UK & Ireland and UK‑based international press.
• Identify opportunities for engagement with leadership and key industry stakeholders, including affiliates, CSR, DEI and government partners.
• Deliver internal communications programmes to engage and inform UK & Ireland staff, partnering with EMEA Internal Comms as needed.
• Ensure alignment and visibility across in‑market communications teams and wider business units.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders to inform communications plans and positioning.
• Support proactive engagement to elevate Warner Bros. Discovery's local story with external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with regional and international teams to ensure consistency in messaging and activity.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of corporate events and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven communications experience, either in‑house or agency.
• Background in media, entertainment or technology industries is advantageous.
• Strong media relations skills with established UK/international press contacts.
• Ability to build trust and work with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience delivering communications across diverse business areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled in handling confidential information.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a team‑oriented approach.

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next. From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

Hybrid Working – This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in‑office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.