Job Description
Media Manager
Freight, Logistics & International Trade Membership Body
Feltham (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home)
Up to £50,000 + benefits
Permanent, Full Time
A leading UK trade association within the freight and logistics sector is looking for a proactive and media-savvy PR & Media Manager to elevate its voice across national, broadcast and trade media.
Representing businesses at the heart of global trade, the organisation works closely with government, regulators and international partners, shaping industry conversations and supporting members through advocacy, events and communications.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role combining media relations, content creation, digital communications and on-screen presentation. You’ll play a central role in positioning the organisation as the authoritative voice of the sector.
The Role
You will lead proactive PR activity while creating engaging content across multiple channels and supporting high-profile multimedia output.
Key responsibilities include:
* Building and managing strong relationships with journalists across national, trade and broadcast media
* Securing high-quality media coverage for industry initiatives, policy positions, campaigns and events
* Writing press releases, statements, thought leadership articles and feature content
* Identifying and pitching compelling stories to raise industry profile
* Creating and managing B2B social media content, primarily on LinkedIn
* Supporting integrated communications campaigns across PR, digital and events
* Acting as an on-screen presenter, interviewing industry experts and stakeholders
* Writing and preparing content for video segments and industry news features
* Promoting multimedia content through PR outreach and digital channels
* Monitoring media coverage and delivering insight and reporting to senior stakeholders
* Acting as a key point of contact for media enquiries and coordinating interviews
* Collaborating across teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging
About You
You’re a confident communicator with strong media instincts and the ability to create compelling content across platforms.
Essential:
* Proven experience in PR, media relations or communications (ideally B2B)
* Strong track record of securing media coverage in trade and/or national press
* Excellent writing skills across press, digital and social content
* Experience managing LinkedIn or other B2B social media channels
* Confident presenting on camera and interviewing stakeholders
* Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
* Experience using tools such as Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Canva or PR platforms
* Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Desirable:
* Experience in logistics, transport, supply chain or a trade association
* Understanding of policy or regulatory communications
* Experience scripting or producing video content
* Experience working in a membership organisation
Why Join?
* Shape the voice of a vital UK industry
* Work closely with government and sector leaders
* Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking communications team
* Hybrid working with strong work-life balance
* Competitive salary and benefits package
To apply, please submit your CV.
Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role.