Manager, Corporate Communications & Media Relations

The role

This role supports press relations, news monitoring, social media, speaking opportunities, awards and visibility initiatives for WPP Media. The manager will build relationships with trade and business reporters and help strengthen the company's industry reputation.

What you will do

• Manage press relations, including evergreen stories, announcements, reactive inquiries, pitches, and media materials.
• Build relationships with reporters and editors across key trade, business, marketing, and advertising outlets.
• Staff media opportunities and support preparation for interviews and press engagements.
• Identify and manage speaking opportunities, including conferences, panels, and thought leadership forums.
• Support the industry awards strategy, from identifying opportunities and nominees to developing and submitting nominations.
• Coordinate social media and coverage reporting around key press moments.
• Monitor relevant news and industry developments and share key updates with internal teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop storytelling opportunities and support communications priorities.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, reminders, and follow-ups across communications projects.

Required qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in PR, media relations, or corporate communications, preferably in media, marketing, advertising, or related industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively.
• Strong professional maturity, situational awareness, and judgment.
• Familiarity with earned media, social media, and content amplification.

Nice to have

• Strong relationships with key trade and business reporters.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance
• Group retirement plans
• Vision and dental insurance
• Significant paid time off
• Preferential partner discounts
• Employee mental health awareness days
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks
• Employee resource groups and in-office events

Before you apply

• Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted; other applications may not receive a response.
• Benefits may vary by office or country.
• Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is part of WPP, a creative transformation company.