Public Relations Communications Manager

Synamedia Holdings Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a PR & Communications Manager to spearhead its global external communications strategy. Responsibilities include crafting press releases, overseeing crisis communications, and managing social media strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in B2B communications within the tech sector, with strong project management and copywriting skills. This position supports the growth of SaaS products and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and health programs.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay hikes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PR or corporate communications within the technology or media industry.
• Proven track record in B2B communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute global external communications strategy.
• Write press releases and manage submissions for industry awards.
• Develop and implement integrated marketing communications plans.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Copywriting

Project management

Digital marketing

Press relations

Creativity

Education

Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing

Tools

Digital marketing tools

Content management systems

Job description

At Synamedia, we’re a global team of 1,700+ trailblazers across 20 countries, revolutionizing how the world is entertained and informed. With a legacy of protecting our long-time customers, we’re laser-focused on driving growth and leading the charge as the industry shifts from Pay-TV to IP and streaming. We are the pioneers in next-gen media cloud services who power the viewing experiences of billions of people on Earth with our best-in-class live streaming, distribution, ad tech, cloud platforms, and more.

Our solutions, built over three decades and trusted by 1,000+ customers, fuel giants like Disney, NBA, The Olympics, Astro, Comcast, Tata Play, and many more.

Ready to grow with us and shape the future of media and entertainment solutions? Let’s do it together!

About the Job – PR & Communications Manager

As Synamedia continues the growth of our SaaS products and enters new markets, we are looking for a PR & Communications Manager who can lead and execute our global external communications strategy to manage and amplify our voice to support the business in achieving its growth objectives. In this role, you will work with Sales, Product and Marketing teams across Synamedia to plan and execute all external communications activities, working closely with internal stakeholders and our external PR agency.

This role requires a strong stakeholder management capacity and an excellent copywriting quality and a proven track record in PR and communications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a good understanding of B2B marketing, and a track record of crafting impactful communications.

Key Responsibilities

Public Relations & Awards

• Write impactful press releases, thought leadership articles, and media pitches for product launches, partnerships, and company milestones.
• Research and manage submissions for industry awards.
• Build and maintain relationships with entertainment trade publications.
• Manage external public relations agency including direct contact with the press.
• Oversee crisis communications and reputation management.
• Monitor and report on media coverage, PR performance, and communication KPIs.

Strategic Social Media Management

• Own and drive the corporate-wide social media strategy including planning and execution, internal advocacy, and escalation management. Analysis of performance metrics and campaign optimisation.
• Create compelling content and manage the social media activity for two of our business units, from copy to publication. Including monitoring of industry trends and social engagement.

Brand Voice & Quality Assurance

• Lead and manage corporate communications guidelines and brand voice ensuring the tone of voice across our business lines achieves a high level of consistency across our outbound communications.
• Work with the Marketing team to manage corporate positioning and messaging across Synamedia’s business lines.
• Edit and proof-read marketing materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines. Partner with marketing to ensure consistent messaging across campaigns, events, and social media.

External Communications

• Develop and implement integrated marketing communications plans that support our business and marketing objectives delivering measurable campaigns on time, and to a consistently high quality.
• Create and manage outbound customer communications including newsletters, direct mailers, landing pages and other such communications.
• Analyse and report on the effectiveness of marketing communications campaigns, using data-driven insights to optimize future initiatives.
• Work with the Marketing team to increase the value gained from AI assisted tooling in our Marketing operations.

Internal Communications

• Support internal communications to engage employees and promote company culture. Work with the Internal Comms team to provide content to be shared in the internal platforms such as Yammer and the internal newsletter.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in PR, corporate communications, or media relations, with a focus on the technology or media industry.
• Proven track record in B2B communications within media or technology sectors.
• Experience of writing press releases and award submissions, as well as marketing content in a high-tech industry. Experience in media/video market verticals preferred but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and creativity.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media, email marketing, and content management systems.
• Experience with direct press relations and collaborating with PR agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple business units in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust with stakeholders.
• Creative storyteller who can make technical products exciting for entertainment professionals.
• Data-driven approach with understanding of entertainment industry metrics and KPIs.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive pay hikes and bonus packages.
• Skill enhancement and growth opportunities.
• Equal opportunity employment.
• Health and wellbeing programmes.
• Collaborative work with a truly global team.

A Culture of Belonging

Synamedia is committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. Our values connect us, and we love to win together. We work with a bias to action, have a bold approach and encourage being deeply curious to grow and evolve, as a team.

In our aim to foster a people-friendly environment, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, engagement activities and services to support all our colleagues across our 20 office locations. Synamedia regularly organises community events that promote cohesion and diversity among colleagues. We are proud of our mental health wellbeing initiatives, our Pride month awareness campaign, our cancer awareness programme and much more.

More Information

If this role sparks your interest or if you have any questions, or if you require any accommodations during the application process, please reach out to our recruitment team — we’re happy to help.

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