Hybrid PR Manager: Media Campaigns & Relationships

The Candidate Recruitment Agency; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% performance bonus

Hybrid working — 3 days in Manchester

Strong development support

Broad exposure across PR, marketing, ́

Ownership and progression

Job summary

The Candidate Recruitment Agency in Manchester is seeking a PR Manager to own day-to-day PR and lead campaigns. You will build journalist relationships, craft press materials, and support CSR, AI/search visibility, and creator partnerships while collaborating with SEO and content teams.

We’re looking for a strong writer with excellent communication skills, proven experience in PR (in-house or agency), and the ability to manage multiple projects across a growing marketing team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in PR, digital PR or a press office role.
• Experience in-house or agency.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Creative and commercially minded.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Confident building media relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PR campaigns from idea through to coverage.
• Manage press office activity and media enquiries.
• Build and maintain journalist relationships.
• Create press releases, pitches and external communications.
• Identify new PR opportunities and newsworthy stories.
• Support CSR and community campaigns.
• Work with SEO and content teams on AI/search visibility.
• Support creator and influencer activity.
• Track and report on PR performance.
• Advise on reputational risks and escalate where needed.

Skills

Strong writer

Communicator

Media relations

PR strategy

Organised

Multi-project management

Job description

The Candidate Recruitment Agency in Manchester is seeking a PR Manager to own day-to-day PR and lead campaigns. You will build journalist relationships, craft press materials, and support CSR, AI/search visibility, and creator partnerships while collaborating with SEO and content teams.

We’re looking for a strong writer with excellent communication skills, proven experience in PR (in-house or agency), and the ability to manage multiple projects across a growing marketing team.