British American Tobacco Russia is searching for a Media Relations Manager.
What you will be accountable for:
• Create a multi channel corporate communications roadmap and narrative to demonstrate BAT ETHOS and strategy to shareholders, consumers and society
• Work with our senior stakeholders to deliver positive press coverage and protect BAT HR brand
• Communicate confidently with a range of senior stakeholders both internally and externally
• Demonstrate sound news judgment and media handling, excellent contacts and the ability to use initiative on a wide variety of issues and topics
• Build tight relationships with key business, finance and lifestyle journalists
Can this be your future role:
• Do you have excellent networking skills, established media relationships?
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – able to tailor style and approach for different audiences?
Essential experience, skills and knowledge:
• A background in a relatable PR role either in agency or in-house OR A background as a reporter in business / news media
• Experience in FMCG PR or as a reporter on FMCG will be a benefit
• English – upper intermediate and higher
• Formulate and own the development and execution of proactive corporate PR and campaigns
• Experience of managing senior stakeholders
• An ability to manage many competing demands and to prioritise effectively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – able to tailor style and approach for different audiences
• An understanding of our key media audiences and how to engage with them
• Experience of managing risk
• The ability to manage media relations within a services environment
• Working well under demanding timelines and has a keen eye for detail, able to deliver projects to the highest level
• Beneficial: experience in FMCG PR or as a reporter on FMCG will be a benefit.