Company Description

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Media Relations Manager to join our global press team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with previous experience of working in a communications or press office environment to take a leading role in shaping a new media relations program within a busy and ambitious team.

This is a new role that will focus on developing and delivering a pipeline of targeted media activity, aligned with corporate goals, and leveraging business opportunities.

Working with the Senior Press & Media Relations Manager, you will lead on developing the corporate media pipeline: planning, implementing, and reporting on activities within an agreed set of benchmarks, timelines, and budget. You will influence core strategy, based on evidence and with a clear understanding of our customers.

The role sits within a busy, global press team, and you will need to be an expert organizer who is comfortable managing multiple communications, systems, and projects whilst collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders who can benefit from media relations expertise.

What the role involves 

• Developing and delivering a corporate media relations pipeline, aligned with business goals and within an agreed set of benchmarks, timelines, and budget 
• Expertly crafting media campaigns, drawing on a bank of freelance writers to create high-quality content, and effectively using all available channels and networks to secure target coverage 
• Researching media opportunities, developing and retaining networks with industry journalists at both mainstream and specialist media outlets 
• Working with the wider team and other internal stakeholders to identify newsworthy opportunities 
• Working with internal stakeholders to build a pool of company spokespeople, ensuring aligned messaging, advising on media relations training, and identifying opportunities to speak to and influence core areas 
• Managing the tracking and reporting on corporate media activity

Qualifications

What we’re looking for 

• A finely-tuned ability to spot a good story, being able to evaluate complex content, make links between different opportunities, and uncover the media angle 
• Outstanding writing and editing skills, skillfully delivering engaging press releases which are written in line with wider business objectives
• Highly developed organizational skills, with the ability to professionally handle multiple stakeholder communications, networks, and channels, whilst prioritizing different tasks 
• An enthusiastic, motivated approach with a willingness to support other members of the team when required, and applying initiative and common sense to problem-solve
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to present information to a variety of stakeholders, build effective relationships, and use them to influence and negotiate diplomatically 
• Ability to gather and analyze data to inform activity and make effective evidence-based decisions that support wider organizational goals 
• A high degree of understanding of media relations best practice and current trends, and the ability to apply this to everyday working 
• A focus on continual self and team development 
• Ideally, you will have significant experience of working in a busy press office or communication environment

Additional Information

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary
• Ample paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Life events paid time off (; i.e. moving or wedding)
• Medical & vision benefits
• 4 volunteering days per year
• Day off for your birthday
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

Additional information:

• You must have the right to work and live in United States
• This role is open to candidate on the East Coast of the US in order to maximize the amount of hours worked with UK colleagues. For balanced working option this role is based at our Philadelphia office
• Domestic and international travel to T&F offices may be required

The Company - Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
Taylor & Francis Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers