About the role
This is a wide-reaching role providing advice on Consumer PR and external communications.
Working within the Public Relations team, alongside the PR Manager with responsibility for corporate campaigns, you will execute the planned execution of the proactive PR and communications strategy and activity to support Tesco Ireland’s business and reputational objectives.
This includes but is not limited to Tesco (main brand – products and services), and where relevant, support our consumer brands F&F and Tesco Mobile Ireland (TMI). This role will report to the Head of PR and sits within the Corporate Affairs team.

HOW CAN I LET TESCO KNOW I NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT?

Please let us know you need additional support by emailing tescoireland.recruitment@tesco.ie
This will allow us to understand more about you and how we can best support you through the recruitment process.

• Develop, implement, and measure multi-layered strategic PR plans to enhance the commercial and reputational objectives of the business.
• Manage the consumer PR agency end to end – ensuring clear briefings, prompt response to briefs, planning, execution, and reporting. Close management of agency retainer fee required.
• Create innovative and engaging content that showcases products and brand values, while aiming to create talkability.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists and influencers to secure media coverage and endorsements.
• Co-manage the corporate social media channels and website including content planning, posting, community management and analytics.
• Manage the consumer PR budget and all related financial processes.
• Provide leadership team support by drafting key messages, Q&A documents, and materials for key activity, speaking engagements, presentations etc.
• Horizon scanning, acting as the “eyes and ears” of the company to proactively track issues that might impact Tesco Ireland’s reputation.