International PR Manager

Raisin; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Development Budget

Breakfast & snacks

Hybrid working

28 days + Bank Holidays

Birthday leave

Company stakeholder pension

Annual retreats

Job summary

Raisin, a leading global fintech platform for savings and investments, seeks an International PR Manager to drive media strategy across the UK, Ireland, and other markets. You will manage relationships with financial and consumer outlets, collaborate with agencies, and craft compelling stories across multiple formats.

You will lead strategic PR initiatives, coordinate editorial calendars, and travel to key markets to deepen local media ties while shaping Raisin’s reputation in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of PR experience, in agency or in-house.
• International background with strong UK/Irish media knowledge.
• Willingness to travel internationally and manage global media relationships.
• Proven track record in developing and executing PR strategies with measurable results.
• Creative storyteller with ability to craft compelling narratives across formats.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & execution of PR & communications initiatives for the UK, Ireland, and additional markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with financial and consumer media; expand media network.
• Travel to target markets to build on‑the‑ground media relationships.
• Develop data-driven narratives and creative ideas for media outreach.
• Draft press releases, pitches, video scripts, and media assets for international audiences.
• Lead external PR agencies, overseeing output and budget allocation.
• Coordinate media activities and serve as spokesperson when needed.
• Create and maintain an editorial calendar across channels.
• Monitor media landscape and identify PR opportunities and risks.
• Help set team OKRs and support colleagues to deliver goals.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relations

International travel

Storytelling

Content creation

Agency management

Editorial planning

Crisis communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/PR

Tools

PR tools (Cision/M Buzz)

Job description

Raisin is the world’s leading platform for savings and investment products. Founded in 2012, theFinTech connects consumers with banks in the EU, the UK and the US. This gives consumers better interest rates and banks a diversified form of refinancing. Our vision is to offer savings and investments without barriers and thus open up the global 160 trillion euro market.

Raisin currently employs more than 800 people from over 75 countries worldwide. Today, the platform holds over 80 billion euros in assets frommore than one million investors which have accrued over 5 billion euros in returns.

Team

As an 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. 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 countries.

Your Responsibilities

• 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.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, gained either in a PR agency or in-house communications department.
• A genuinely international background and mindset, with strong intercultural competence and a proven passion for understanding different global market dynamics.
• Vast, 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 landscapes.
• Willingness to travel internationally to foster relationships and oversee local market initiatives on the ground.
• Proven track record of developing and executing PR strategies that deliver measurable results.
• A creative storyteller who can think outside the box to craft compelling narratives and attention-grabbing headlines for target media.
• Confident working with various content formats, including press releases, LinkedIn posts, media pitches, briefing documents, and visual/video assets.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, external agency partners, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Results-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to contributing to a high-performance culture.
• Composed and effective under pressure, especially during crisis situations or fast-moving developments.
• Native or professional fluency in English (especially written and spoken for the UK/Irish market).

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, banking, financial services, or a high-growth tech environment.
• Hands-on experience with video editing tools and visual media production.
• Practical experience in crisis communication and reputation management.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools for communications, content creation, and video generation.
• Multilingual capabilities (i.e. Polish, Spanish or Dutch) are a strong advantage and highly valued given the international scope of the role.
• Familiarity with PR tools and media monitoring platforms.

Join our mission, join our team – and grow with us!

At Raisin, we care about each other and it is one of our top priorities to foster an open and caring environment in which everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Our culture is strongly driven by our ambitious team, which connects more than 75 different nationalities.

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Employee Development Budget of £1,700 and 4 full training days per year.
• Always hungry? Breakfast, snacks, daily fresh fruit and drinks are at your disposal around the clock.
• We are hybrid working, we are in the office twice a week, giving the team the opportunity to collaborate and spend time together. Wednesday is our core day in the office.
• We offer 28 days + Bank Holidays of holiday a year.
• One day birthday leave to celebrate your birthday.
• We offer you a company stakeholder pension with a minimum employer contribution of 5%.
• The opportunity to experience our annual retreats in exciting European cities and other team building events.

We value diversity and the unique experiences each individual brings. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.