PR Manager (Temporary One Year Contract - Maternity Cover)

A fantastic international opportunity has arisen for an experienced PR Manager to join Transaction Network Services (TNS), a global provider of Infrastructure-as-a-Service solutions to the financial, communications and payments markets. The successful candidate will help execute the global public relations plan and will quickly develop good linkages with key stakeholders in the UK, USA and Asia Pacific regions, as well as with external agencies. The PR Manager is supported by a PR Specialist and together they focus on the creation and execution of global public relations materials and initiatives, and provide editorial support for wider marketing communications projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive flexible attitude, motivation, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Ensures  all written materials are engaging and comply with corporate style guidelines and follow the set approval procedure Devises  and executes new ideas to raise TNS’ profile and strengthen TNS’ public relations activities Ensures  company products and services are effectively promoted and branded Communicates  effectively with journalists, editors, bloggers and other media outlets, as well as TNS’ customers and partners, ensuring a positive image of TNS and its solutions is conveyed at all times Keeps  up to speed with industry developments with a view to identifying new PR opportunities Researches  and updates TNS target media lists regularly and distributes PR materials accordingly Analyses  TNS media coverage Utilises  software tools, such as Cision, Onclusive, Monday.com, Business Wire and others Sources  and manages speaking opportunities Commissions  market research Monitors  and controls expenditure within agreed budget limits Works  closely with the Sr Director of Corporate Marketing and key internal stakeholders to ensure activities are delivered on time  Manages a PR Specialist, helping them to meet the required team objectives Provides  editorial support for wider marketing communications projects, which may include drafting web copy, email communications, social media posts, adverts and brochures, for example Responsible  for a broad remit of external public relations initiatives including; drafting press releases, case studies, whitepapers, infographics, reports, videos and newsletters, among others Qualifications and Experience PR and Marketing qualifications would be an advantage. 6 years+ PR experience, with minimum of 3 years in a B2B environment either agency side or in-house Strong copywriting and proof reading skills Must be very familiar with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Must have strong interpersonal skills (ability to work with people from various departments, levels, time zones and cultures) Flexible and competent team player with ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure Creative, shows initiative and demonstrates good analytical and problem-solving skills Willingness to learn and strengthen knowledge of PR, TNS, its solutions and the industries it serves Strong verbal and email communication skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Good people management abilities and role model