Media Relations – UK/Europe (Communications Manager)

Media Relations – UK/Europe (Communications Manager)Location - London Salary - up to 75,000 depending on experience. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAccentureBring your big ideas and marketing expertise to Accenture and you may find that your career catapults to places you never imagined. As a leader in management consulting, technology and outsourcing services, our teams work closely with clients to improve the way the world works and lives. Whether you work directly with clients or manage important internal initiatives and efforts, you’ll find amazing opportunities to make a measurable difference.Corporate Functions – Marketing & CommunicationsAs part of this team, you’ll play a key role in helping Accenture execute its strategy. You’ll work with a diverse team of innovative marketing and communications experts who focus on the following areas: global brand management and advertising; global events and sponsorships; internal communications; marketing research; media and industry analyst relations; corporate and financial communications; internet marketing; recruitment marketing; client-centric marketing; and industry, service line and geographic marketing campaigns.About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation-led company with approximately 742,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.Job DescriptionThe purpose of this role is to raise the profile of Accenture’s Public Service industry group, which includes the areas of education, intelligent businesses, public safety, cities, transport and infrastructure, health & human services, and non-profits. This individual is responsible for increasing the media share-of-voice in the US & Europe and working with the global Public Service marketing and media relations teams. In addition, this individual will provide public service media oversight in cooperation with the country-level media network. He/She/They will report to the Global Public Service Media Relations lead and work closely with the relevant Public Service business leads/spokespeople.This individual will help design and execute proactive strategies and campaigns to maximize opportunities for accurate and positive positioning and media coverage for the Public Service industry group. The responsibilities include direct media relations to tier one and top tier industry media, in addition to crisis management. Results will be geared toward building positive coverage of the company’s Public Service capabilities, assets and offerings.OverallA strategic, results-oriented thinker focused on generating media attention in support of Accenture’s Public Service business objectivesManage and develop professional working relationships with key journalists and internal clientsAbility to function effectively and influence senior leadership within a highly matrixed organization and to align with company’s global brand and its approach to teamwork and collaborationDeliver and execute global and relevant regional Public Service media strategies to support Accenture’s business in key marketsCollaborate with media leads in key markets to generate tier-one and top industry media interest in Accenture’s Public Service practicesWork with colleagues to lead timely responses to media requestsCollaborate closely with the Public Service and other cross-industry marketing teams to identify opportunities and synergies in Accenture’s key marketsAbility to shape, identify and distill key media messages from research and marketing material to position Accenture as a thought leader in Public ServiceFacilitate Public Service media training for our spokespeople as neededQualificationsExperience in media relations/corporate communications. Public Service communications or journalism background a plusKnowledge and Skill RequirementsExcellent media relations skills and ability to develop stories and understand news cycles – with or without the support of public relations agency resources.Excellent writing and editing skills for audiences ranging from general to business to technical – including news releases, talking points, Q&As, bylines, etc.Understanding of the dynamics and critical issues in the relevant regional Public Service industryGlobal perspective and understanding of business marketplaceAbility to interact well with and provide communications counsel to Accenture leadership dailyAbility to manage multiple projects under tight deadlinesPassion for executing deliverables and programs that are of the highest quality, fully support the business strategy and are in line with or exceed leadership expectations.Ability to develop and apply creative solutions to complex issues. Ability to work autonomously and independently yet integrate appropriately with other areas within marketing and communications across the company.Demonstrate junior management skills and ability to work closely with colleagues, vendors and PR agencies.Solid project management skillsCommand of MS Office suite and key internet applications for independent research and media managementSocial media experience (blogs, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+)What’s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.About AccentureAccenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 743,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.comAccenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Closing date for applications: 26th July 2024Accenture reserve the right to close the role sooner should a suitable applicant be found.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement      All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.                                                           Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. SummaryLocation: LondonType: Full time