External Communications Manager

Harvey Nash Group; West End; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK is looking for an External Communications Manager to lead impactful communication initiatives for a major entertainment platform across EMEA. The role requires excellent PR skills and the ability to create compelling narratives. Responsibilities include developing communication materials, executing PR campaigns, and collaborating with various teams to enhance audience engagement. Familiarity with the media landscape and cultural nuances across markets is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PR, communications, or media relations, ideally within entertainment, digital or Large Tech industries.
• Prior Experience as a Journalist is an additional benefit.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the EMEA media landscape and cultural nuances across markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling narratives, press releases, blog posts, pitches and other communications materials.
• Plan and execute innovative PR campaigns to boost awareness, engagement and excitement around YouTube Entertainment.
• Partner with in-country PR teams to secure coverage of creators in local and consumer media outlets.
• Collaborate with global and regional communications teams to produce EMEA-specific materials that showcase YouTube creativity.
• Work cross-functionally with Partnerships, Product, Marketing and leadership teams in Europe and the US.

Skills

PR experience

Media relations

Storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: External Communications Manager

Location: London, 1-13 St Giles High Street, WC2H 8AG

Mode of Working: Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Contract Duration: Unitil Feb 2027

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic External Communications Manager or PR to lead and execute communications initiatives for YouTube Entertainment across EMEA. This role will focus on storytelling, media relations and creative campaigns that highlight creators, drive awareness, and engage audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling narratives, press releases, blog posts, pitches and other communications materials.
• Plan and execute innovative PR campaigns to boost awareness, engagement and excitement around YouTube Entertainment.
• Partner with in-country PR teams to secure coverage of creators in local and consumer media outlets.
• Collaborate with global and regional communications teams to produce EMEA-specific materials that showcase YouTube creativity.
• Work cross-functionally with Partnerships, Product, Marketing and leadership teams in Europe and the US to support strategic launches and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PR, communications, or media relations, ideally within entertainment, digital or Large Tech industries.
• Prior Experience as a Journalist is additional benefit
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the EMEA media landscap e and cultural nuances across markets.