PR Manager

Are you a PR SPECIALIST with a passion for shaping brand image, leveraging media relationships and creating exciting new brand narratives? This client is searching for a PR Manager to join them in-house as they look to launch a new style of brand to add to their portfolio. They’re looking for budding PR-heads who want to put their own mark on a new brand, and are aiming to position brands at the very forefront of the automotive industry. This role will touch on all areas of PR, working with the Branding and Marketing teams to nurture brand perception and ensure the new launch reaches the heights the client is aiming for. You’ll cover events, messaging, collaborations and corporate storytelling.

If you have what it takes, apply below with your relevant experience highlighted so one of our consultants can go through it with you in detail. This client is moving at warpspeed, and are looking for people with AUTOMOTIVE experience that can hit the ground running in a new, startup environment.

Salary: Competitive – Up to 70K (based upon current salary & experience) + Benefits

Location: London

Work Style: 100% OFFICE BASED

Language: English

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term PR frameworks and execution plans covering brand, corporate and product communications.
• Coordinate with global teams and adapt communication initiatives for the local market.
• Partner with social, marketing and creative teams to deliver integrated activities.
• Collaborate across departments including product, retail and aftersales.
• Establish and maintain strong media relationships.
• Draft and distribute press releases independently or with agency partners.
• Manage crisis communication processes and support escalation planning.
• Organise media events, press engagements and small-format corporate sessions.
• Provide event summaries and insights to guide future planning.

Requirements

• Degree in marketing, communications or relevant discipline.
• Extensive PR or communications experience, ideally within automotive or automotive serving agency environments.
• Strong media relationship development skills.
• Innovative, proactive and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent coordination, planning and execution ability.
• Strong resilience and ability to handle pressure.

• Cross-cultural experience beneficial.
• Fluent English required.