PR & Communications Manager (UK/US)

IDHL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic digital agency is seeking a PR & Communications Manager to deliver strategic communications for the UK and US markets. The role involves developing PR strategies, securing media coverage, and building relationships with journalists. Ideal candidates will have strong storytelling and media relations skills. This full-time, mid-senior level position involves occasional travel between the UK and US and requires a proactive approach to communications across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PR, communications, or media relations.
• Strong storytelling skills across press, video, and written formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and nurture media relationships.
• Experience managing PR campaigns and securing coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies to support business objectives.
• Secure media coverage for thought leadership and awards.
• Draft and pitch press releases and feature stories.
• Build relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Advise on news jacking and reactive press opportunities.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Written and verbal communication

PR campaign management

Strategic thinking

Organisational skills

Understanding of cultural nuances

Digital PR tools

Job description

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At IDHL, we’re more than a digital agency; we’re a strategic partner to ambitious brands, accelerating growth in the digital economy through performance, web & eCommerce, and intelligence. We also house Fostr, a Shopify Plus agency for luxury and lifestyle brands, and The MTM Agency, specialists in integrated marketing and audience engagement. Our focus is on outcomes, not just outputs, and we work together to ensure our way of working works for every one.

Overview

The PR & Communications Manager is responsible for delivering strategic communications across the UK and US markets. This role drives storytelling and brand narrative through press, video, written, and digital formats, building and nurturing media relationships to secure coverage and manage both reactive and proactive communications. The ideal candidate will be a creative communicator with a passion for storytelling, strong media relations experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally to amplify the brand’s voice.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies to support business objectives and brand positioning
• Secure media coverage for thought leadership, client wins, and awards
• Draft, distribute, and pitch press releases and feature stories
• Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and media outlets
• Advise on news jacking and reactive press opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape and amplify brand stories
• Identify, secure, and coordinate speaking opportunities for company leaders at industry events, conferences, webinars, and podcasts
• Support spokespeople with briefing materials, messaging, and presentation content for external speaking engagements
• Support award submissions and case studies in partnership with team
• Oversee editorial calendar for PR and comms activity
• Monitor, report, and optimise PR performance metrics
• Ensure all communications align with brand tone and strategic goals
• Represent the business at relevant industry events and media briefings

Core Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience in PR, communications, or media relations
• Strong storytelling skills across press, video, and written formats
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and nurture media relationships
• Experience managing PR campaigns and securing coverage
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and leverage news opportunities
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Ability to work across UK and US markets, understanding cultural nuances
• Experience in agency, B2B or technical environments
• Familiarity with digital PR tools and platforms
• Experience supporting award submissions and case studies
• Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive communication best practice

Any other relevant information

• Expected to travel occasionally between UK and US as required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Marketing Services and Technology
• Information and Media

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