3884: Media Relations Associate Manager

Accenture Poland; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual support of a People Lead

Wide training package

Employee Assistance Programme

Private medical care

Access to the WorkSmile benefits platform

Job summary

Accenture Poland is seeking a Media Relations Associate Manager to generate impactful content and drive media coverage in support of the company's business priorities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PR and corporate communications, particularly in the marketing and technology sectors, with at least 6 years’ experience. Responsibilities include supporting leadership on media strategies and adapting global content for local media. The position offers professional development opportunities and access to various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ agency or in-house experience in PR/corporate communications.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generate impactful content for media coverage.
• Support business leadership on media relations strategy.
• Drive media results through creativity and initiative.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proven ability to draft media materials

Strong knowledge of UK media landscape

Social media familiarity

Strong project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or other university degree

Tools

Media measurement tools

Job description

3884: Media Relations Associate Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an action‑oriented, strategic thinker that will focus on generating consistent and impactful content to drive media coverage in support of Accenture’s business priorities – with a particular focus on Talent and the skills agenda. This PR professional will play a major role in helping drive the messaging and positioning for Accenture’s key topics/ thought leadership campaigns and experts.

The Associate Manager will be a key member of the internal Agency team which supports all of Accenture media relations – focused on the UK & Ireland within industries, functions and strategy and insights. This role will have a particular focus on Talent and the skills agenda.

Responsibilities

• Have a keen understanding of the key issues and trends affecting our business
• Be a proactive thinker focused on generating content that will drive tier‑one and trade media coverage in support of Accenture’s content and key topics – with a specific focus on Talent and skills
• Possess strong communications skills, with the ability to reduce complex topics into clear concise messaging; including exceptional writing and editing skills for audiences ranging from general to business to more technical (press releases, talking points, Q&A, and other PR collateral)
• Have the creativity and initiative to drive media results
• Have the ability to function effectively within a matrixed organization and support Accenture’s approach to teamwork and collaboration
• Be a self‑starter who can proactively build connections within the organization to find relevant stories and content to support the business (across markets)
• Support and advise business leadership on media relations strategy and messages
• Adapt global thought leadership content to local media
• Work across geographies to implement campaigns and programmes

Travel Expectations

Limited travel expected.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or other university degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years’ agency or in‑house experience in PR/corporate communications in the marketing, technology and/or professional services sectors.
• Experience at building strong working relationships and providing strategic counsel to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and collaboration in professional setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability for media measurement tools, tactics and capabilities.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to quickly and concisely draft a wide range of clear, concise and high‑quality media materials including news releases, media Q&A's, media pitches, bylined articles, op‑eds, etc.
• Strong knowledge of UK media landscape and evidence of strong track record in media relations.
• Social media familiarity and skills.
• Ability to interact and work closely with media contacts representing clients, alliance partners, third‑party organisations, vendors, and others.
• Broad overall business acumen and knowledge of Accenture’s areas of business.
• Strong project management and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Passion for executing deliverables and programmes that are of the highest quality, fully supporting Accenture’s business strategy and are in line with or exceed leadership expectations.
• Ability to influence leadership within Accenture’s large, matrixed organisation through relationship‑building and executive‑level presence.
• Strong team skills – ability to work autonomously and independently yet integrate appropriately with Marketing & Communications colleagues across other service areas, industry groups, geographies, capabilities and within corporate communications disciplines.

Benefits

• Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.
• A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e‑learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co‑financing courses, and certification).
• Employee Assistance Programme – legal, financial, and psychological consultations.
• Accenture employees eligible for the Employee Share Purchase Plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.
• Paid employee referral programme.
• Private medical care and life insurance.
• Access to the WorkSmile benefits platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).