We are seeking a results-driven communications professional with excellent strategic insight to deliver consistent, high-impact media coverage across the UK in support of an IT consulting firm and its portfolio of named brands. This role will play a key part in shaping and advancing brand messaging, positioning, and visibility across priority topics, thought leadership, campaigns, and subject-matter experts.

This is a contract position that will work closely with the UK and Ireland media team.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a excellent understanding of key issues and trends influencing the business, with a particular focus on the creative services and technology consulting industry.
Take a proactive approach to securing top-tier trade media coverage aligned to brand priorities and content.
Translate complex topics into clear, compelling, and concise messages, supported by excellent writing and editing capabilities.
Apply creativity and initiative to deliver meaningful media outcomes.
Operate effectively within a matrixed organisation, supporting collaboration and teamwork across teams.
Advise and support senior leaders on media relations strategies and messaging.
Partner with internal teams to execute integrated campaigns and programmes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
6–8 years of agency or in-house experience in public relations or corporate communications, ideally within the creative, marketing, or IT consulting industry.
Proven experience building good working relationships and providing strategic counsel to senior leadership.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and teamwork in a professional environment.
Experience using media measurement tools and applying relevant tactics and capabilities.

Knowledge And Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to produce a wide range of high-quality media materials efficiently, including press releases, media Q&As, pitches, bylined articles, and op-eds.
In-depth knowledge of the UK media landscape, with a good track record in media relations—particularly within creative, marketing, or technology trade publications.
Familiarity with social media platforms and their role in communications.
Experience supporting major industry events.
Ability to engage effectively with media, clients, ecosystem partners, third-party organisations, and vendors.
Excellent project management and reporting capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Commitment to delivering high-quality work that supports business objectives and meets or exceeds leadership expectations.
Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders through good relationships and executive presence.
Excellent team orientation, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across Marketing and Communications teams, service areas, industries, geographies, and corporate communications disciplines.

Media Strategy & Brand Communications Associate Manager (Contract)