Senior PR and Communications Manager

At Prism, we inspire growth for ambitious brands through sport and entertainment. For more than 25 years, we’ve made it our mission to engage audiences across the world’s biggest sports, major competitions, and bespoke experiences. We work solely for brands, and we are rights-holder agnostic, meaning that we won’t compromise on driving the best results and ROI for our clients through their sport and entertainment partnerships.

We are a close-knit, collaborative team with a unique and vibrant culture. Clients value our creativity, our innovative thinking, and our strategic, insight-based approach to every challenge. With our HQ in London with offices in other key worldwide locations, we are proud to be part of the Wunderman Thompson global network, and a WPP Group agency.

Due to team growth, Prism is offering an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic client team activating a new global partnership for one of the worlds largest automotive manufacturers.

We’re seeking a driven and experienced PR & Communications specialist to play a key role in defining and delivering all elements of PR and Communications for this exciting new partnership.

The role will work closely with the wider client account team and liaise directly with our clients regional and global teams to ensure that all communication planning, and delivery is aligned with broader brand and product messaging in mind. The Senior PR & Communications Manager will develop and deliver a PR activation plan with first-class project management and a results-oriented mindset to bring this exciting and unique partnership to life across a broad spectrum of global media.

Based at our office in north London, the Senior PR & Communications Manager will work within a multi-disciplined account team in a client-facing role which provides extensive autonomy and significant opportunity for growth. The role also offers opportunities to represent the Communications discipline, driving results and growth across Prism’s broader business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage PR and comms for the client’s new partnership, having the confidence, knowledge, and experience to guide both the client and internal team with prompt actions, recommendations, and solutions
• Take the lead in working with the core client in all PR activations, from ideation and strategy to implementation, delivery, and measurement
• Ensure all PR activation plans are proactively delivered to a high standard with full approval of the client and external stakeholders as required
• Ensure that communication strategy is aligned with the wider client communication plans across other partnerships
• Manage, influence, and maintain a productive partnership with the core client and their regions and end markets, as well as the client’s agency network and global media
• Work across multiple projects with seamless efficiency, always thinking ahead and multitasking when required
• Manage all copy writing of all press material and accompanying copy for social
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with all partnership stakeholders to foster a collective culture of creativity, problem solving and positivity
• Support the core client with regular media coverage reporting, KPI tracking and strategy adjustment
• Expand our current business relationships by identifying and securing growth opportunities as part of the dedicated projects and across the wider business
• Oversee the development of junior team members as part of their personal and professional development process.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of the global media landscape and how to engage audiences in today’s media through both traditional and non-traditional channels
• Clear understanding of the role of social content and its value in engaging audiences
• Strong perspective about the role of PR/Comms in the wider brand communications strategy, particularly in performance-based partnerships
• Knowledge and experience of working with influencers and the value / role of media partnerships across automotive, lifestyle and technology
• Outstanding project management skills and a high level of organisation, as well as strong writing skills
• Experience in working to tight deadlines
• Ability to juggle multiple work streams and projects with a flexible attitude.
• International mindset with the ability to operate in global regions seamlessly
• First-class verbal and written communication skills with impeccable attention to detail
• Experience in managing/understanding budget planning and reconciliation processes
• Strong knowledge and understanding of media coverage reporting tools, analysis and recommendations
• Capability to define, develop, present and adapt strategic 360 communication plans, annually, monthly and project by project.
• Strong team player with a postive attitude and desire to grow both personally and professionally as the role requires
• Demonstrate the ability to generate creative ideas that make our current and prospective clients sit up and notice
• Minimum 6 years’ experience or in a similar PR/comms role, preferably working within automotive, or with other major brands on a global scale
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the media landscape, with good experience working with journalists in different markets, a very strong and upto date network of contacts and the confidence/ability to find and establish new connections
• Some travel both inside and outside of the UK may be required.
• Ability to write and speak a leading foreign language, whilst not essential, would be beneficial
• Agency experience, including pitching PR/Comms clients

In addition to the day-to-day, this role offers the opportunity to become a part of an ambitious and hardworking team with a passionate, nurturing and trusting culture. We provide competitive benefits, a flexible working model and initiatives that support your career and wellbeing and enable creativity to flourish including; 28 days holiday (+bank holidays), gym membership, ClassPass, HeadSpace, Private Medical insurance to name a few.

Prism, a WPP Company, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

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