UK Corporate Communications Manager

Snapchat; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a UK Corporate Communications Manager to drive communication strategies and manage key media relationships. This role involves developing proactive campaigns focusing on corporate reputation and educating partners on the company's contributions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the UK media landscape and strong stakeholder management skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the media landscape in the UK.
• A proactive approach to creativity.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with corporate communications and B2B programs.
• Strong news judgement and relationships with reporters.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate communications strategy and develop plans.
• Shape proactive corporate reputation and thought leadership campaigns.
• Oversee corporate communications press office.
• Organize press briefings and develop media materials.
• Build media relationships and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Understanding of the media landscape in the UK

Stakeholder management

Experience in corporate communications

Strong news judgement

Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Proactive creativity

Job description

Overview

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s core products are Snapchat, an visual messaging app; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform; and Spectacles, AR glasses.

The Comms Team is responsible for conveying Snap’s mission, vision and values to core audiences within our community, which include Snapchatters, advertising partners, content partners, investors, policymakers, and Snap team members. This team works to show the world what makes Snapchat the best platform for communication and storytelling, and to ensure the narratives about the company, its people, and its products are accurate and compelling.

We’re looking for a UK Corporate Communications Manager to join our team!

What you'll do

• Be responsible for driving our corporate communications strategy, working closely with the UK Head of Communications to develop a comms plan for the UK business, leading on execution and collaborating with others.
• Have responsibility for shaping and managing:
• Proactive corporate reputation and thought leadership campaigns: including developing campaigns, partnerships and thought leadership that highlights our contribution to the UK economy, technology leadership and growing community.
• Advertiser communications: educating brands and creative agencies about our products, strategy and creative campaigns, driving share of voice in key trade and vertical sector press (including retail, sport, luxury and FMCG).
• Policy communications: education with media and industry stakeholders on our work to keep Snapchatters safe and the tools/resources available for our community.
• Oversee the corporate communications press office - including:
• Managing reactive issues and media cycles
• Local management of sharing quarterly earnings updates with media
• Key business updates and announcements
• Responding to the press office inbox
• Organise press briefings, develop media materials, prepare spokespeople for media interviews and speaking engagements
• Build, strengthen and nurture key media relationships including national tech, business and industry trades.
• Collaborate with and manage our agency partner to deliver a drumbeat of moments and coverage aligned to our business goals.
• Be a critical partner to cross-functional teams across the business, including Marketing, Policy, UK Sales, Talent & Partnerships, Creative Strategy and Business Insights - working closely to develop plans that support clear business objectives and needs.
• Work closely with Snapchat leaders to build and implement impactful thought leadership programs.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the media and be a trusted contact for reporters who rely on you for timely, accurate information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of the media landscape in the UK, across national, business, advertising and industry trade media.
• A proactive approach to creativity, offering new ideas and approaches to keep us innovating as a comms team
• Strong stakeholder management both internally and externally
• Experience of working on relevant corporate communications and b2b programs
• Strong news judgement and relationships with reporters, with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise effectively to deliver against business priorities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, make decisions, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships cross-functionally and manage external partners
• Implement smart use of tools like AI to help aide our comms function

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together policy: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!