Global Communications Specialist: Media & Internal Stories

pladis Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biscuits and confectionery company is seeking a Communications Specialist to blend press office responsibilities with internal communications. This hybrid role requires expertise in media relations and strong writing skills to maintain and enhance the company's reputation. The successful candidate will connect with colleagues through engaging content, manage media inquiries, and contribute significantly to internal and external communication strategies.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Health Cash Plan

Private medical Insurance

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

Holidays + bank holidays

Holiday Enhancement Scheme

Volunteering Day

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and internal communications (as a journalist or comms professional).
• Strong writing skills - able to adapt tone and style for different audiences.
• Organised, detail-driven, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Bonus: experience in a big brand environment and familiarity with comms metrics.

Responsibilities

• Run the London press office day-to-day, fielding media enquiries and building journalist relationships.
• Draft press releases, Q&A, and briefing notes.
• Monitor news and social channels, delivering daily summaries and reporting on impact.
• Draft, create, publish and manage content across internal platforms.
• Support global internal and external campaigns, create toolkits, and manage live events.
• Help deliver materials for internal events and videos.
• Maintain our asset library and contribute to the function’s editorial board.

Skills

Experience in media relations

Strong writing skills

Organised and detail-driven

Job description

A leading global biscuits and confectionery company is seeking a Communications Specialist to blend press office responsibilities with internal communications. This hybrid role requires expertise in media relations and strong writing skills to maintain and enhance the company's reputation. The successful candidate will connect with colleagues through engaging content, manage media inquiries, and contribute significantly to internal and external communication strategies.