DESCRIPTION

The communications manager wiil work with the head of comms and director of comms to build and execute the brand’s press office strategy. The role will include working on exciting and innovative brand activations, building trade press relations, implementing the brand’s philanthropy & corporate sustainability strategy as well as supporting on consumer facing activations.

• Support the Head of Communications to create the annual strategy for media, whilst working with the wider omni-channel marketing teams to amply activity across channels
• Secure strong and meaningful press coverage, both storytelling and product placement, in key publications to drive relevant noise for the brand
• Build and maintain strong press relationships across trade and consumer press
• Work with head of comms & director of comms to develop a thought leadership strategy to support the brand founders
• Proactively pitch the ELEMIS founders for relevant speaking opportunities
• Help with crisis management
• Lead on monitoring & reporting of all PR coverage, with support from Digital Communications Executive, such as monthly reports and post-activity recaps
• Work with the annual budget, alongside the head of comms, to ensure budgets are not exceeded
• Liaise with the local marketing teams on a daily/weekly basis to ensure plans are consistent across markets