Media Relations Lead UK in Manchester

Do you love storytelling? Can you take complex messaging and turn it into impactful communication? Do you excel in building relationships with journalists and colleagues internationally? Do you have a keen interest in digital media and how AI is shaping the media landscape?

This role is part of a strong and caring global team of approximately 15 communications experts covering more than 35 countries. You will be responsible for media relations particularly for the UK, but also supporting other European countries with an emphasis on Scandinavia, Western and Eastern Europe. The position is critical for driving Siemens Energy's corporate positioning and increasing media impact in strategic European focus countries, with a strong focus on the UK media landscape, directly supporting key business objectives.

The role is structured around three core areas:

• Strategic Media Engagement: developing and executing proactive media strategies and activities, and managing reactive communications;
• Content & Narrative Development: creating compelling stories and messaging for a European audience;
• Stakeholder & Agency Management: building relationships with media and working with PR agencies.

Day to day, you will work internationally with colleagues across the business and with our corporate press team, ensuring internal alignment and translating corporate messages into stories that make an impact. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with extensive experience in media and public relations, crisis communications, and strategic communication. A proven ability to manage complex projects and influence stakeholders across diverse European markets is essential for success in this role. Experience working in the energy or technology sector is also beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integrated media relations strategies and activities to enhance Siemens Energy's positioning in the UK and other key European markets.
• Act as a key spokesperson and primary point of contact for tier-one media outlets across Europe, with a strong focus on the UK.
• Manage reactive media inquiries, lead crisis communication efforts, and prepare senior leadership for media interactions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage and campaign performance to measure impact and inform future strategy.
• Craft compelling narratives, press releases, briefing documents, and other written materials for external audiences.
• Adapt global corporate messaging for regional and local relevance across diverse European countries and cultures.
• Ensure all external communications content is high-quality, accurate, and adheres to brand and style guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with key journalists, editors, and media influencers.
• Manage the selection, onboarding, and performance of external public relations agencies in various European countries.
• Collaborate closely with internal business partners, country communicators, and leadership to ensure consistent and aligned messaging.
• Coach and review the work of lower-level professionals or team members as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• Recognized subject matter expert with extensive experience in corporate communications or media relations, typically gained in a multinational B2B or technology environment.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex media projects and directing PR agencies across multiple European markets.

Skills:

• Corporate Communications
• Public Relations
• Strategic Communication
• Crisis Communications
• Digital Communications
• Employee Communications
• Project management
• Content & Influence
• Storytelling
• Copywriting
• Editing
• Influencing Skills
• Relationship Building
• Cognitive Abilities
• Strategic Thinking
• Critical Thinking

About The Team:

The Hub Europe communications team consists of highly engaged, motivated and experienced professionals from different countries across Europe. The team leads the different communication areas for Siemens Energy in Europe, including internal communication, employer branding, event planning and thought leadership.

About Siemens Energy:

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture.
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunity to work with a global team.
• Additional rewards based on your country will be further discussed with the hiring team.