Media Relations Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Media Relations Assistant Manager to enhance its media presence. This role involves collaborating with various teams to promote corporate responsibility themes and managing media interactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong PR background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creative storytelling. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the firm's media strategies and stakeholder engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a respected consultancy firm, working closely with senior managers and journalists to shape impactful narratives.

Qualifications

• Previous PR experience in a professional services firm is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support media profiles for KPMG’s People and Corporate Responsibility areas.
• Draft media plans, statements, and coverage reports.

Skills

Public Relations

Communication Skills

Creative Storytelling

Stakeholder Management

Media Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

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Client:

KPMG

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Base Location: Watford, Reading, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.

Within Central Services, we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as a Media Relations Assistant Manager

KPMG UK is looking for a creative and proactive Assistant Manager to join its Media Relations team.

The Media Relations Assistant Manager will support the firm’s People and Corporate Responsibility business areas.

Working closely with a Senior Media Relations Manager, the successful candidate will collaborate with relevant business, marketing and corporate affairs colleagues to promote key themes and priorities from the People and Corporate Responsibility areas in the media.

Day to day, this role varies from supporting KPMG UK spokespeople with journalist interviews and responding to media requests, to creating bespoke research and drafting media materials for release.

This role would suit a self-starter, with a can-do attitude and a passion for creative storytelling. We are looking for someone who enjoys working across different teams towards shared goals.

What will you be doing?

• Support KPMG UK’s People and Corporate Responsibility business lines with their media profiles, working closely with a Senior Media Relations Manager
• Design and draft media plans, media statements, briefing notes and coverage reports
• Tailor the firm’s global campaigns into content for the UK media
• Build a strong network both internally and with relevant journalists in trade and national media
• Support internal stakeholders with social media
• Respond to reactive media queries to meet deadlines
• Responsible for spokespeople media training programme

What will you need to do it?

• Previous PR experience required, ideally from a professional services firm or in a large corporate
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proactive and creative mindset
• Confidence in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
• An ability to translate complex issues into meaningful and creative communications
• Able to prioritise and multitask
• Willingness to learn and build an understanding of KPMG’s commercial agenda

To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

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