Communications Manager

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This is a fantastic role within Sky’s Commercial Department, Sky Business, responsible for delivering entertainment experiences and connectivity to commercial premises across the UK and ROI.

We are looking for a Communications Manager to lead our external communications and PR in the Hospitality Sector. For the Hospitality Sector, Sky Sports is a key part of our proposition, and we continue to offer an unrivalled line-up of live sport to our customers, which in turn helps them to drive more footfall and revenue for their businesses.

What you'll do:

The Communications Manager role is responsible for leading all our external communications, including developing and managing our partnerships with the Hospitality Trade Associations.

Develop and implement the Sky Business Hospitality external communications strategy to ensure we deliver our strategic priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with business media, news editors, media writers and trade associations to amplify our strategic priorities.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Sky Business (Sales, Product, Operations) and deliver engaging and impactful communication activities that support our go-to-market and customer engagement plans.
Create external communication and PR campaigns that help drive awareness of and demand for Sky Business products and services.
Develop a network at Sky that will enable you to find answers quickly, helps support and amplify our business priorities.
Manage PR campaigns, drafting objectives and audience targets, working through sign off processes and delivering on the strategy.
Handle incoming media enquiries and helping reach resolutions that reflect positively on Sky and Sky Business.
Work with press office colleagues to maintain high standards and provide a valuable service to the business.
Support in delivery of key messages and posts across Sky Business Social media platforms.
Manage the external communications budget for the Hospitality sector.

What you'll bring:

PR and external communications experience working in a B2B communications role, inhouse or agency side, that includes a blend of PR plan development, writing, media relations and event management.
A good understanding and passion for sports and entertainment, in particular Sky Sports is essential for this role.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills with an ability to translate sometimes difficult or complex messages into effective, persuasive content.
Confident negotiation skills with an ability to build strong relationships and use experience / personality to influence the positive outcome of decisions.
Creative thinking to proactively deliver media coverage for key campaigns and narratives.
Experience in a fast-paced customer-focused / operational business, with a track record of delivering results.
Collaboration with excellent interpersonal networking and relationship building skills.
A curious nature, always looking to question, learn, and look for better ways to do things. Someone who thrives on exploring the new, familiar and uncertain.
Enthusiasm, with a desire to constantly deliver great work, willing to roll up your sleeves and see where things need to be done.
Value diverse perspectives and ideas from others, intentionally seeking out different approaches at work.
Be flexible and adapt well to change.