Our client is a global media and information-services company. With rigorous reporting, in-depth analysis and global perspective, they explain today’s most important events and seek to discern the trends that will shape tomorrow
The UK Communications Director will be responsible for developing and executing proactive UK communications strategies, targeting key consumer audiences across the UK market. A multi-disciplinary thinker with deep expertise in the UK media landscape, you will work with key counterparts across editorial, marketing and subscriber engagement to creatively advance core editorial and commercial priorities. You will lead on key projects, developing and spearheading communications plans, directing agency partners, and reporting on results. We are seeking a leader with outstanding UK media experience and a proactive approach to seizing opportunities and reaching new audiences.
Main Responsibilities:
* Drive proactive UK communications that harness the power of our client’s journalism, products and brand to reach consumer audiences
* Plan with communications and marketing teams as well as external agencies to generate and execute creative communications strategies with tactics that ultimately drive new subscriptions and grow the influence of our client’s journalism
* Bring together media-relations, influencer-relations, executive communications, and PR disciplines to deliver integrated communications plans that break through and can be measured
* Work with internal teams and agency partners on product launches that generate buzz and earn recognition with target audiences
* Leverage UK news cycles, bringing an understanding of fast-moving consumer / digital culture, to cut through with creative campaigns and tactics
* Collaborate and lead cross-functional project teams to drive coordination, integration and clear impact reports
* Skilled writer who can craft compelling messages and produce excellent external-facing materials
* Take on diverse communications priorities from across the Group as needed
Experience Required for the Role:
* More than seven years of in-house or agency experience with progressively senior roles designing, implementing and leading communications campaigns that target consumer UK audiences
* Track record of delivering sector leading communications results with clearly measurable outcomes
* Passion for and deep knowledge and understanding of the UK media landscape and industry
* Exceptional network of media contacts across top tier news and consumer UK media
* Experience working with outside agencies on complex high stakes projects
* A strategic thinker that understands how to align work and priorities to overarching business goals
* Comfortable in a creative and fast-paced environment with multiple priorities while staying responsive to a changing external environment
* Creative mindset that will bring new ideas to the table, contributing to a culture of innovation and experimentation
* Comfortable with ambiguity and an ability to navigate internally - experience working with senior leaders at large organizations