Jobs in London, uk

Job Description :

Dentsu is the network designed for whats next helping brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people centred approach to business transformation we use insights to connect brand content commerce and experience underpinned by modern creativity.

Were hiring a n External Communications and PR Manager maternity cover role . This role will join our central Marketing and Communications team to drive our ongoing strategy to engage and inspire clients p rospects and talent .

Purpose of the role

As External Communications and PR Manager youll be responsible for building dentsus brand and profile. Youll do this by securing positive press coverage that communicates our brand messaging narrative and strategy as well as effectively managing our reputation externally. The work you do will ensure that our core audiences connect with the dentsu brand and understand our distinctiveness as a peoplecentred transformation business .

You will work alongside the wider marketing team to develop external communications around our thought leadership services and solutions to positive ly position dentsu within the market. You will also work with the wider business to understand emerging initiatives and use your news sense to track down great stories to tell externally. Importantly you will ensure that our communications are aligned to our brand messaging and global and local priorities.

Reporting to the External Communications Director this role will support the delivery of all our external communications . While it focus es predominantly on media activity you will need to be agile in the way you work to ensure you are able to pivot to organisational priorities. You will be joining a n inhouse marketing team of 20 based in locations across the UK &I with broad skills across marketing disciplines . The team works closely with our leadership in the UK &I and EMEA and this role will be based in one of our UK offices preferably London Edinburgh or Manchester with some flexibility to work remotely.

Key r esponsibilities

Alongside the External Communications Director develop and implement PR strategies to promote and enhance dentsus reputation brand and objectives.

Collaborate with the wider marketing team and internal stakeholders to prioritise activity and align PR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.

Draft and edit thought leadership press releases comments interviews social posts media kits and other materials required to communicate key messages and announcements to the press.

Work with wider business to proactively seek out newsworthy stories and fill the pipeline.

Identify and brief relevant spokespeople across dentsu and agency brands for thought leadership opportunities interviews and speaking engagements.

Maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers and act as a point of contact for media enquiries and press releases.

Maintain a calendar of activity media response log and earned coverage report to inform wider team planning and strategic decisionmaking.

Prepare regular reports to communicate PR results and insights to the wider team and senior management.

Track and analyse the effectiveness of PR campaigns and initiatives through using online tools and manual recordkeeping.

Qualifications and s kills

Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with journalists across the ad trade tech and business space pitching stories responding to media inquiries and securing positive press coverage.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience crafting compelling key messages bylines comments and press releases including the ability to adapt communication style for different audiences and platforms.

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that support business objectives as well as skills in analysing competitors and industry developments to inform communication strategies.

Proficiency in creating engaging and impactful content for various channels including press releases blog posts social media and websites.

Experience in using data and insights to optimise communication strategies measure ROI and make datadriven decisions.

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work closely with senior stakeholders with the ability to remain calm and professional under rapidly changing circumstances.

What we offer

This is a maternity cover and so is a temporary role . The marketing team operates under flexible working arrangements and t he team are currently in the office twice a week. As well as a competitive salary youll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs .

Inclusion and d iversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us this is the foundation for great innovation which in turn generates better outcomes for our people partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities and of all ages nationalities backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles we cant promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

About dentsu

Taking a peoplecent re d approach to business transformation we use insights to connect brand content commerce and experience underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo Japan and our 65000 employeebase of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan Americas EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.

Diversity equity and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society where everyone is equipped to thrive.

Location : London

Brand : Dentsu

Time Type : Full time

Contract Type :

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Media Relations,Press Releases,Conflict Management,Social Listening,Event Planning,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Copywriting,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1