Strategic Communications Lead

AKQA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

In-office days as required

Job summary

AKQA in London seeks a Communications Manager to elevate external communications across markets, collaborating with senior leaders, studios, and the wider Marketing & Communications team.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, you will shape media relations, develop compelling narratives, and coordinate executive visibility while embracing our hybrid work model with required in-office days.

Qualifications

• Experience in PR, media relations or corporate communications within creative or technology industries.
• Strong storytelling and writing skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop angles and spot opportunities across global campaigns.
• Experience delivering communications campaigns and executive visibility.
• Great judgment, cultural awareness and timing.

Responsibilities

• Media relations: build and maintain relationships with media and secure coverage.
• Story development: identify compelling stories across AKQA's work and partnerships.
• Communications planning: support plans aligned with business priorities.
• Executive visibility: coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities.
• Reputation building and management: support awards and ensure consistent messaging.
• Collaboration: work with studios and client teams to coordinate activity.
• Measurement: monitor coverage and report performance.

Skills

Media relations

Corporate communications

Storytelling

Campaign planning

Executive visibility

Stakeholder management

Strong writing

Job description

AKQA in London seeks a Communications Manager to elevate external communications across markets, collaborating with senior leaders, studios, and the wider Marketing & Communications team.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, you will shape media relations, develop compelling narratives, and coordinate executive visibility while embracing our hybrid work model with required in-office days.