Sr. Manager, Public Relations - EMEA

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Manager for Public Relations across EMEA. This remote role involves developing press releases, managing PR agency partnerships, and leading consumer research studies. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of global PR experience, exceptional writing skills, and fluency in English and either German or French. Join a dynamic team to enhance communication strategies and drive impactful media relations in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive in collaborative settings and have a passion for public relations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in global PR team management.
• Deep knowledge of the insurance industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute EMEA-related press releases.
• Manage PR agency partners across the UK, France, and Germany.

Skills

Writing and Copy Editing

Public Relations Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Fluency in English and German or French

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Communications

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Sr. Manager, Public Relations - EMEA, remote, United Kingdom

Job Description:

• Develop and distribute EMEA-related press releases, from draft through approvals, translations, distribution, and promotion.
• Manage the strategic direction and day-to-day activities of PR agency partners in the UK, France, and Germany, and provide ad hoc PR support for initiatives across EMEA.
• Manage the PR budget for the UK, French, and German PR programs.
• Serve as the primary owner of EMEA PR content (press releases, news articles, blogs) and make regular updates.
• Lead the four-country Guidewire consumer research study in cooperation with regional PR agency partners.
• Serve as a thought partner and Communications team liaison to regional teams including Sales, Alliances, Product Marketing, and Demand Generation.
• Provide writing and copyediting support as needed in English and French or German, including bylines, media alerts, blogs, messaging, talking points, and narrative storytelling.
• Edit and develop social media post content to ensure relevant and timely topics are promoted in Guidewire’s voice.
• Support staffing and sourcing spokespeople for analyst and consultancy briefings.
• Support attending media and analysts onsite at Guidewire events, as needed.
• Serve as regional lead during cyber or other crises, ensuring cross-functional response and providing support and training to executive teams, while professionally handling urgent media/social media opportunities.

Necessary skills and attributes:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, international relations, or related fields.
• 5-7 years experience working as part of a global PR team, ideally in a non-HQ location, with direct responsibility for PR agency management.
• Deep knowledge of the insurance industry is preferred.
• Fluency in English and German or French, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Exceptional writing and copy editing skills — samples required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams, disciplines, cultures, countries, and time zones.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage projects autonomously.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work after hours during emergency responses.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Passion for collaboration and stakeholder relationship building.