As a member of our UKI Corporate Affairs & Engagement (CA&E) team, you will contribute to building and protecting the reputation of the L’Oréal Groupe and its consumer brands. You will be responsible for proactively identifying and maximising opportunities to promote the Groupe in the UK and Ireland, delivering priority corporate PR.
You will lead the management of the press office, including media relations, liaising and working with our agencies on external opportunities; ensuring our spokespeople are prepared; and proactively managing opportunities from start to finish. You will support the Head of Corporate Communications with brand advisory work, providing counsel to colleagues across the business. You will also manage the team’s key LinkedIn channels. The role reports into the Director of Communications & Engagement.
Main responsibilities
* Drive forward and execute a proactive, earned media relations and external communications programme to support building L’Oréal UKI’s corporate reputation, including preparation for and promotion of corporate news, as well as speaking and profiling opportunities.
* Formulate, own and manage an annual speaking event and media profiling programme, maximising local and global spokespeople and integrating paid opportunities, where appropriate.
* Lead on the UKI approach to Europe zone and global media events – ensuring appropriate attendance and delivery of required outputs.
* Establish and forge strong relationships across corporate and sector-relevant media, proactively supporting the CA&E team’s media relationship management plans.
* Identify opportunities to amplify brand activities for corporate brand building.
* Become an active member of our UKI Editorial Board, ensuring CA&E are leveraging appropriate brand news for corporate news and channels.
* Ensure corporate spokespeople are supported/prepared for all external opportunities, with relevant message and Q&A. Attend media interviews and speaking opportunities, as appropriate.
* Draft proactive and reactive messaging for multiple audiences, as required.
* Manage the day-to-day running of the press office, leading on responses to press enquiries and managing our out of hours rota.
* The CA&E Manager is also responsible for ensuring robust monitoring, tracking and timely and accurate reporting of all media coverage and issues.
* Support paid media activations, working closely with the Head of CA&E and Director of CA&E.
* Lead content planning and drafting for our Managing Director and UKI LinkedIn channels.
* Lead the management of our loreal.co.uk website, ensuring timely updates.
* Support media training programme.
* Help review brand marketing collateral, assessing potential reputational risk.
* Help ensure accurate tracking of the external budget.
WHO YOU ARE
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, and responsible individual to join our team!
* Will be a multi-faceted professional, a brilliant organiser and communicator, a natural problem solver and relationship builder.
* Is a person who acts with integrity and discretion and appreciates how integral reputation is to growth.
* Has the confidence to build relationships at all levels, with the project management skills and resilience to deliver.
* Is a skilled media operator with demonstrable experience of building relationships with journalists and working proactively to deliver coverage.
* Understands what makes a journalist tick and how to identify a great corporate story.
* Is an experienced writer who enjoys the challenge of explaining complex topics simply and succinctly.
* Has experience of working on corporate social channels to build reach and engagement.
* Is calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
* Has excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and follow through.
* Is a team player and self-starter with strong collaboration skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our industry-leading, award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave.
Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs.
WHO WE ARE
L’Oréal Groupe is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and better place.
HOW WE RECRUIT
At L’Oréal Groupe, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. We welcome different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives.
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