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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.
Sky Business
Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business.
The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you'll work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.
Your office base:
Osterley:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Inclusion:
At Sky, we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on whom you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, So we're happy to discuss flexible working.
We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.
Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
