Senior Media and Campaigns Manager

Description:

Are you an experienced Campaigns Manager looking for a fresh opportunity that you can hit the ground running with straight away? Are you based in or around Westminster?

We have a Senior Media and Campaigns Manager available within DS Smith's Head Office. DS Smith is an international packaging company with a focus on the sustainability of their products. This role is a new position, bridging a gap within the Communications team and continuing with their success.

Role: Senior Media and Campaigns Manager

Location: Hybrid working, office base: DS Smith, 1 Paddington Square, London W2 1DL

X3 days office based and X2 days remote working

Salary: (inside IR35) £70,000-£75,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract length: 6 months initially with the view to offer permanent position

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri, full time, standard office hours

Start: Immediately/ASAP

Responsibilities:

Helping to create a one DS Smith company culture
Reporting to the global head of communications and communications director for paper
Executing high impact communication campaigns supporting the company vision
Searching out relevant stories to build the reputation of the organisation
Liaising with tier 1 media in order to successfully execute the above bullet point
Handling media queries and escalating where appropriate
Overseeing proactive and reactive press office needs
Providing senior counsel on media handling
Securing media briefings for DS Smith executives
Preparing briefing material, press releases and reactive statements Essential requirements:

Degree level with subject equivalent to Marketing or Communications
Previous experience within media and campaigns
Excellent understanding of print, broadcast and interactive communications
Ability to relay complex messages into digestible content
Experience and comfortableness working at implementation level
Up to date knowledge of current trends in communications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
IT literacy especially with MS Office
Approachable and culturally aware
Highly motivated and results driven Benefits:

Advice and editing on your current CV
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
Paid holiday
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Competitive rates of pay Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including, but not limited to: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy