Senior Manager, Global Media Relations

AstraZeneca

London, UK
Competitive salary + benefits apply
Develop and execute global media relations campaigns
Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media
Serve as a company spokesperson
As a Senior Manager in Global Media Relations, you'll be at the forefront of managing our reputation in the media, building relationships with key contacts, and supporting the delivery of therapy area media engagement

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Manager in Global Media Relations, you'll be at the forefront of managing our reputation in the media, building relationships with key contacts, and supporting the delivery of therapy area media engagement.
  • You will join a high-trust, fast-moving team empowered to challenge how things are done, make quick decisions, and collaborate across borders.
  • Join a company where bold ideas meet real-world impact—where storytellers and scientists sit together to spark fresh thinking, move fast, and deliver for patients.

Matching Summary

As a Senior Manager in Global Media Relations, you'll be at the forefront of managing our reputation in the media, building relationships with key contacts, and supporting the delivery of therapy area media engagement.

Salary

Competitive salary and benefits apply

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and execute global media relations campaigns
  • Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media
  • Serve as a company spokesperson
  • Develop statements and press releases
  • Coach senior leaders on media skills
  • Lead issues management and crisis preparedness

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate across borders
  • Champion diversity and lifelong learning
  • Drive outcomes that power the business
  • Embrace bold thinking
  • Work at pace and challenge perceptions

Key Requirements

  • Experience developing and executing media relations campaigns
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with global media
  • Experience serving as a company spokesperson
  • Experience developing statements, press releases, and executive messages
  • Experience coaching senior leaders on media interview techniques
  • Experience collaborating with internal Therapy Area colleagues
  • Experience leading issues management and crisis preparedness
  • Experience supporting digital channels strategy
  • Experience developing media measurement approach
  • Experience evaluating in-country spokespeople capabilities

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