Communications Manager Job at Reach plc (London)

Job Description

Are you a storyteller who can seamlessly bridge the gap between corporate strategy and creative execution? We are looking for a dynamic, versatile, and proactive Communications Manager to join our small, agile, and high-impact communications team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can pivot from advising the Senior Leadership Team to drafting a compelling press release, this is the role for you. This is a true 50/50 split role, offering the unique opportunity to shape both our internal culture and our external brand reputation. Working closely with our Director of Communications, you'll be the bridge that connects our strategic goals with our 3,000+ employees, while ensuring our brand shines across the trade press and public eye.

Job Responsibility

Deliver the Plan: Actively implement Reach's internal and external communication plans, collaborating directly with key stakeholders like the Chief People Officer and Chief Content Officer to get initiatives across the finish line
Proactive Advisory: Provide practical, swift advice to the business on day-to-day communication issues that impact employee experience and brand reputation
Fast-Paced Content Creation: Draft, edit, and proofread high-quality copy at speed - including executive scripts, announcements, press releases, social media (LinkedIn), and corporate reports
Run the Press Office: Manage day-to-day media queries including sensitive issues, support spokespeople with press briefings ahead of interviews and events, and efficiently track and report external media coverage
Drive Internal Campaigns: Independently launch and run engaging campaigns using our intranet (Workvivo), video, and digital channels to translate complex business updates into clear, compelling messages
Executive & Event Support: Keep things running smoothly by supporting the Director with CEO communications, organising internal events, and aligning narratives with Investor Relations and People Experience
Step Up & Cover: Confidently act as the go-to point of contact for the communications function during peak periods or when the Director is away
Agile Execution: Work flexibly and intuitively, pivoting quickly to lend your execution skills wherever the business needs them most

Requirements

Dual Comms Experience: A proven track record handling both internal campaigns and external press office/media relations at pace, ideally with hands-on experience in a busy press office
Exceptional Copywriting: The ability to write high-quality copy quickly, effortlessly shifting from executive scripts and press releases to routine internal updates
A Proactive Doer Mindset: A self-starter who works autonomously, takes accountability, and uses modern tools (including video, livestreams, and AI) to get things done
Stakeholder Relationship Lead: The confidence to act as a trusted advisor to Executive-level leaders, build strong collaborative relationships, and smoothly step up as the Director's deputy when away
Resilience & Agility: A calm, flexible professional who thrives under pressure, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and focuses on practical solutions

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