Media Relations Assistant Manager
Location: Birmingham, Leeds & Other locations
Capability: KPMG Business Services
Job details
Location: Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Watford
Capability: KPMG Business Services
Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: Corporate Affairs & Marketing
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
Media Relations Assistant Manager
Base Location: Watford, Reading, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester
The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.
Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.
From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
Why Join KPMG as a Media Relations Assistant Manager
KPMG UK is looking for a creative and proactive Assistant Manager to join its Media Relations team.
The Media Relations Assistant Manager will support the firm’s People and Corporate Responsibility business areas.
Working closely with a Senior Media Relations Manager, the successful candidate will collaborate with relevant business, marketing and corporate affairs colleagues to promote key themes and priorities from the People and Corporate Responsibility areas in the media.
Day to day, this role varies from supporting KPMG UK spokespeople with journalist interviews and responding to media requests, to creating bespoke research and drafting media materials for release.
This role would suit a self-starter, with a can-do attitude and a passion for creative storytelling. We are looking for someone who enjoys working across different teams towards shared goals.
What will you be doing?
- Support KPMG UK’s People and Corporate Responsibility business lines with their media profiles, working closely with a Senior Media Relations Manager
- Design and draft media plans, media statements, briefing notes and coverage reports
- Tailor the firm’s global campaigns into content for the UK media
- Build a strong network both internally and with relevant journalists in trade and national media
- Support internal stakeholders with social media
- Respond to reactive media queries to meet deadlines
- Responsible for spokespeople media training programme
What will you need to do it?
- Previous PR experience required, ideally from a professional services firm or in a large corporate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proactive and creative mindset
- Confidence in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
- An ability to translate complex issues into meaningful and creative communications
- Able to prioritise and multitask
- Willingness to learn and build an understanding of KPMG’s commercial agenda
To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.
Find out more:
Within Central Services we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:
- Central Services (KBS) at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/kpmg-business-services/
- Inclusivity and KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
- KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/
For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:
- Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/
- Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/
- KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/
- KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/
- KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals
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Every day our firm performs better because of how we work together, as one team, each the best at what we do. The difference we make shines through to our people and our clients. We’re KPMG Business Services (KBS). We’re a cross-functional team, bringing together experts across a wide range of critical activities which help to grow, run and protect our business. From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Operations, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Market Development, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm. We work shoulder to shoulder with our client-facing teams and we focus on delivering our services in ways which help to drive efficiency, improve quality and enhance our firm’s brand and reputation.
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