Global Media & Corporate Relations Leader

Linklaters Italy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters is seeking a Corporate Relations Manager / Senior Advisor to shape and deliver the firm’s global media engagement strategy. You will triage external requests, guide crisis responses and support major corporate communications efforts across jurisdictions.

The role emphasises senior stakeholder counsel, high-quality external messaging and best-practice standards across teams. You will manage a global team, coordinate cross-border initiatives and collaborate with journalists, agencies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in media relations, crisis communications and corporate communications for a global organisation.
• Proven track record advising senior leaders and delivering high-stakes media engagement and proactive campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point person for media relations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver global media strategies and communications campaigns.
• Advise senior leadership on announcements, sensitive issues and reputational risks.
• Lead drafting, editing and QA of press releases, statements and campaign materials.
• Oversee media monitoring and analysis to provide actionable insights.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Advisory skills

Leadership

Tools

Media monitoring tools

AI tools for insights

Job description

Linklaters is seeking a Corporate Relations Manager / Senior Advisor to shape and deliver the firm’s global media engagement strategy. You will triage external requests, guide crisis responses and support major corporate communications efforts across jurisdictions.

The role emphasises senior stakeholder counsel, high-quality external messaging and best-practice standards across teams. You will manage a global team, coordinate cross-border initiatives and collaborate with journalists, agencies