Social network you want to login/join with: PR and External Affairs Manager, Edinburgh Client: Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom Job Category: Other – EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: f9796742b677 Job Views: 3 Posted: 02.06.2025 Expiry Date: 17.07.2025 Job Description: Job Description Position type: Full time / Permanent Aberdein Considine are looking for a PR and External Affairs Manager to join their Marketing team. The role involves managing press relations and public affairs to ensure high-quality coverage of the brand. The successful candidate will work with colleagues and agencies to deliver coherent and impactful messages aligned with the firm’s strategy and goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement external communication and engagement strategies matching the firm’s goals and values. Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to secure positive coverage. Act as a spokesperson, handle media inquiries, and support media training for senior staff. Collaborate with partners and teams to produce relevant content. Manage the PR and external communications plan. Create and distribute press releases, articles, and other communications. Monitor media coverage and industry developments for themes and risks/opportunities. Manage crisis communications and reputation management as needed. Maintain relationships with PR agencies. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Proven experience in a similar role. Experience in a professional or financial services environment. Strong organizational and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines. Effective communicator across stakeholder groups. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proactive, reliable, responsible, detail-oriented. Understanding of media needs and news drivers. Experience in a legal environment is desirable. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience delivering media campaigns to deadlines. Multi-disciplinary communication experience in a corporate setting. Ability to influence partners, media, and stakeholders. Senior corporate communication experience in B2B contexts. Strong media relationships. KNOWLEDGE Market knowledge in Legal, Financial, Property sectors. Understanding media requirements across local, regional, national, and trade outlets. APTITUDES Structured work approach with attention to detail. Interpersonal skills and ability to influence. Willingness to learn and innovate. Confidence to challenge processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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