Communications Manager Jobs
What does a Communications Manager do?
A Communications Manager develops and executes communication strategies that shape how an organisation is perceived by external audiences, media, and internal stakeholders. Day-to-day, they write and distribute press releases, manage media relationships, brief spokespeople, oversee corporate messaging, and coordinate across marketing, PR, and leadership teams to ensure consistency of voice. Depending on specialism, product, B2B, regional, or corporate, they may focus on launch communications, executive thought leadership, crisis response, or internal communications programmes.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement communications strategies aligned to business or campaign objectives
- Write, edit, and distribute press releases, statements, and media materials
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and media contacts
- Manage reactive and proactive media enquiries and monitor press coverage
- Coordinate messaging across internal teams, agencies, and regional stakeholders
- Support product launches, corporate announcements, and executive communications
- Track and report on media coverage, share of voice, and communications KPIs
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How to become a Communications Manager
Education & background
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field; portfolio and experience often weighted equally
Career path
Progresses from Communications Executive or PR Coordinator to Senior Communications Manager, Head of Communications, or VP/Director of Corporate Affairs; specialisations include product, B2B, internal, or regional communications
Salary
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