Job Description:
Developing an integrated communications
strategy for the company incorporating PR,
Marketing and Online.
Implementing communications plans to increase
brand awareness and recognition for the
organization.
Developing relationships with key media to secure
and grow media coverage both online and offline.
Writing UK press releases for local and national
media.
Adapting UK press releases for international
syndication ensuring stories translate to differing
international markets.
Monitoring press stories relating to the company
and its brand and maximizing opportunities for
positive PR and playing down any negative PR.
Collating and analyzing current communications
and messages and ensuring consistency.
Developing and leading the company’s internal
communication strategy across the UK.
Communicating brand to internal customers and
stakeholders.
Overseeing the annual communications budget
and ensuring its use is fully maximized.
Listening to media reports and reading news
articles relevant to the work of the company
Planning news agendas
Developing and maintaining media relations
within a company
Building up contacts with media representatives
and partner organizations
Overseeing the production of publications, both
electronic and manual (e.g. websites, leaflets and
brochures)
Managing the media during particularly busy
periods e.g. a product launch
Providing information to company employees
Developing and implementing marketing
strategies
Planning media campaigns
Liaising with communications colleagues
Answering letters, phone calls and emails
Attending meetings with journalists and other
media representatives
Overseeing market research and analyzing market
trends
Editing the company’s website
Writing and editing news reports, press releases
and other forms of internal and external
communications
Advising directors and other members of a
company on media relations
Attending press conferences, product launches
and networking events
Job Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in any Related Field
Min 8 years of experience in the same role with
FMCG companies.
MBA Holder is an advantage
An excellent understanding of the media on a
regional, national and international level
Proficiency in English is a must
Strong Communication & Leadership skills
If interested and meeting the above criteria, please send
your CV with a recent photo, mentioning the job title in
the subject line to info@mergecareer.com