Media and Content Manager

Port of London Authority; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A major port authority is seeking a Media and Content Manager to oversee relationships with key media, generate positive coverage, and deliver effective media campaigns. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in media relations and crisis management, with excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive benefits package and is based in Gravesend or London.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)

Generous pension

Onsite parking with electric charging

Access to Occupational Health

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)

Access to MyGymDiscounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in effective media campaigns.
• Ability to maintain relationships with media.
• Experience with crisis or reputation management.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key media.
• Generate positive media coverage.
• Deliver effective media campaigns.
• Lead production of Tidal Thames News.
• Monitor and evaluate media activity.
• Part of the out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Manage reputational risk during crises.

Skills

Effective media campaigns

Building relationships with journalists

Crisis management experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Media and Content Manager

Department: Corporate Affairs

Reporting to: Head of Corporate Affairs

Grade: 5

Salary: £57,848 per annum

Contract Type: 2 Years Fixed Term Contract

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Base: London or Gravesend

Closing date: 2nd November 2025

Interview date: 11th November 2025

Who we are:

We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.

We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.

Key responsibilities

• Management of relationships with key media, with a particular focus on regional and sector specific journalists.
• Proactively generating positive coverage, working with the media to connect diverse audiences and key stakeholders with PLA business priorities and Thames Vision goals
• Delivering effective media campaigns and activations to build the PLA’s reach and reputation
• Lead production of our Tidal Thames News – regular newsletter sent to c5,000 stakeholders.
• Monitoring and evaluation of media activity/mentions, evaluation of reach, regular reporting
• Part of the out-of-hours on-call rota for monitoring media enquiries
• A key part of a crisis and/or business continuity response, using effective media relationships to manage reputational risk

What we are looking for

• Proven experience of designing and delivering effective media campaigns, with knowledge of evaluation methodologies or approaches
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with journalists
• Experience of crisis or reputation management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of briefing/supporting senior leaders with external communications
• Good attention to detail
• Brings enthusiasm, creativity and can-do to work!

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package

• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
• Generous pension
• Onsite parking with electric charging
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)
• Access to MyGymDiscounts

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Mark Anderson, Head of Corporate Affairs at [e-mail]

The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.