Media Relations Manager - People

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced corporate affairs manager with strong media relations expertise to join PwCs Reputation & Purpose team in Corporate Affairs.A significant part of the role will be leading external People communications that differentiatethe firm as a progressive employer and a leading voice on vital themes such as social mobility, diversity & inclusion, post-pandemic employment and skills, and the future of work. You will work with people throughout the firm - from Executive Board membersto new associates - to develop and tell impactful stories about who we are.The successful candidate will work with stakeholders, including the incoming Chief People Officer, to define strategy and priorities, use judgement and market knowledge to advise onmessaging, and help identify opportunities for research and commentary. A key part of the role is developing broadcast, national, and industry media contacts, and building relationships with relevant external stakeholders such as industry bodies. PwCs purposeis to build trust in society and solve important problems. The team is responsible for ensuring that this is reflected in what we say and do, the stories we tell, and how we position the firm with our people and external stakeholders. You will be involvedin broader activity and campaigns to enhance and protect the firms reputation, and initiatives that bring PwCs purpose to life. Role responsibilities: Managing external communications for the incoming Chief People Officer and the People teams Developingstrong relationships with stakeholders to develop strategic communications plans and proactively generate stories Building strong relationships with relevant broadcast, national, and trade journalists Managing a high volume of media enquiries, and regularproactive and reactive commentary Simplifying complex analysis for a range of audiences Working with Corporate Affairs colleagues to ensure aligned messaging and integrated communications across different channels - including internal and social media Projectmanaging major campaigns Supporting and managing other initiatives and programmes as neededThe ideal applicant will: Be confident building relationships across all levels of the business Have proven media relations experience (PR or journalist) and a trackrecord in delivering high quality media/digital campaigns An excellent communicator and writer, able to develop engaging and innovative content across multiple channels and adapt their writing style for different voices Show sound judgement (eg in relationto political and social context) and recognise when it is necessary to consult with others Enjoy working under pressure, producing commentary quickly and and managing issues with the support of senior team members A self starter who is creative and able toact on their own initiative to develop content from scratch A team player who is able to collaborate with people across the Corporate Affairs theme to maximise impact Intellectually curious - interested in social mobility, diversity & inclusion, hybrid working,and the future of work, with a keen eye for the news agenda Be proactive, flexible and positive in their attitude and approach to work, and their own development Corporate Affairs works to ensure our firm has a distinctive, coherent and aligned market presenceacross the firm. Our team comprises a group of specialists in the areas of communications, engagement, reputation, public affairs, governance and regulation who bring their collective expertise to our firms internal and external stakeholders.Our vision isto be the leading digitally-enabled corporate affairs team. Our role is to help build and protect PwCs reputation through engagement with a broad set of stakeholders and to keep our people connected with our strategy, purpose and culture.We provide strategiccounsel to the business leaders across all lines of service and undertake activities to support the firms strategy. We focus on those areas that will differentiate us and allow us to make a real impact in the market and with our people, and we work to safeguardthe reputation of the firm across our key stakeholder groups.Corporate Affairs is structured into three themes; Internal Engagement & Transformation, Growth & Digital, and Reputation & Purpose. We also have an Engagement team, and Channels and Multimedia teamsto support the delivery of our messages. Our projects often span across the themes and there are many opportunities to develop in areas outside of your own.Not the role for youDid you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work(ie temporary or day rate contracting)The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and ourclients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, The PwC Professional and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.The DealWe want all ofour people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have The Deal.DiversityValuing Difference. Driving Inclusion.We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Weseek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culturewhere people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn morehere about our work to support an inclusive culture.