Senior International PR Manager

Raisin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Visa & Relocation Support

1,700 EUR Training Budget

Free Choice of Hardware

Beginner German Classes

Food & Drinks

Flexible working hours, home office &

Company Pension Scheme

Team Events

Subsidised Urban Sports Club

Zusammenfassung

Raisin in Manchester seeks a Senior International PR Manager to drive media strategy across the UK, Ireland and beyond. You’ll own strategy and execution, coordinating with internal teams and external agencies to raise brand awareness and thought leadership.

You’ll travel to target markets, build journalist relations, craft data-driven narratives, draft releases and pitches, and lead editorial planning while aligning with global PR objectives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant PR or communications experience.
• Fluency in English (native or professional) for UK/Irish markets.
• Willingness to travel internationally to lead market initiatives.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and editorial planning skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement PR & communications initiatives to boost brand awareness.
• Lead UK and Irish media relations, with expansion to other markets.
• Create and manage editorial calendars and press materials.
• Oversee agencies, budgets, and multi-channel campaigns.
• Represent Raisin as a spokesperson when needed.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Media relations

Strategic communications

International travel

Crisis communications

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR or related field

Jobbeschreibung

• As a Senior International PR Manager, you are considered highly skilled and proficient in your discipline. You bring an autonomous work style, take full functional job responsibility, and handle the organization and planning of complex projects. You operate independently with wide decision-making latitude, driving our media strategy for the UK, Ireland and other markets while thinking content holistically across multiple channels
• Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement PR & Communications initiatives that enhance brand awareness and thought leadership, ensuring a consistent and credible media presence across the UK and Irish markets as well as across all relevant markets
• Media Relations: Actively build and maintain relationships with financial and consumer media to strengthen the company’s network and visibility, leveraging deep knowledge of the UK and Irish media landscape while demonstrating a strong passion and drive to dig deep into the media ecosystems of new and emerging international markets
• International Collaboration & Travel: Act as a bridge between our headquarters and global audiences by traveling to our target markets to build on-the-ground relationships with local media, agencies, and stakeholders
• Creative Storytelling: Come up with creative ideas, and data-driven narratives to engage existing media contacts and approach new ones in a meaningful and strategic way
• Content Creation: Draft and distribute high-quality press releases, media pitches, video scripts, visual assets, and other press materials tailored to relevant international audiences
• Agency Management: Lead, coordinate, and hold accountable external PR agencies to ensure high-quality output and optimal budget allocation
• Media Coordination & Representation: Coordinate media activities, including briefings and interviews, and serve as a spokesperson when needed
• Editorial Planning: Create and maintain a full editorial calendar to ensure consistent planning, alignment, and execution across all communication channels
• Monitoring & Risk Management: Monitor the financial media landscape and competitive activity to surface PR opportunities and proactively manage potential risks to reputation
• Team & Performance: Help set and track team OKRs, working collaboratively to ensure goals are delivered with attention to detail and follow-through. Offer support and perspective to colleagues at all levels, acting as a reliable sparring partner

Benefits

• Visa & Relocation Support
• 1,700 EUR Training Budget
• Free Choice of Hardware
• Beginner German Classes
• Food & Drinks
• Flexible working hours, home office and 28 vacation days
• Company Pension Scheme
• Team Events
• Subsidised Urban Sports Club Membership

You are a true global citizen who thinks and lives internationality, bringing an international background and mindset to the team. You are always eager to immerse yourself in the cultures, trends, and media landscapes of new countriesBachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related fieldComposed and effective under pressure, especially during crisis situations or fast-moving developmentsA creative storyteller who can think outside the box to craft compelling narratives and attention-grabbing headlines for target mediaMinimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, gained either in a PR agency or in-house communications departmentConfident working with various content formats, including press releases, LinkedIn posts, media pitches, briefing documents, and visual/video assetsExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, external agency partners, and deadlines simultaneouslyNative or professional fluency in English (especially written and spoken for the UK/Irish market)Willingness to travel internationally to foster relationships and oversee local market initiatives on the groundA genuinely international background and mindset, with strong intercultural competence and a proven passion for understanding different global market dynamicsVast, deep knowledge of the UK and Irish media landscape, with an established network of relevant journalists, editors, and financial commentators in these regions, paired with the curiosity and hands-on mentality to independently research and master new international media landscapesResults-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to contributing to a high-performance cultureProven track record of developing and executing PR strategies that deliver measurable resultsIf you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to applyHands-on experience with video editing tools and visual media productionExperience in fintech, banking, financial services, or a high-growth tech environmentFamiliarity with AI-powered tools for communications, content creation, and video generationPractical experience in crisis communication and reputation managementFamiliarity with PR tools and media monitoring platformsMultilingual capabilities (i.e. Polish, Spanish or Dutch) are a strong advantage and highly valued given the international scope of the role