Media Relations Specialist (Communications Specialist)

Knowledge and Skills Requirements: Excellent written and oral communications skills.  Proven ability to quickly and concisely draft a wide range of clear, concise and high-quality media materials including news releases, media Q&As, media pitches, bylined articles, op-eds, etc Detailed knowledge of UK media landscape and evidence of strong track record in media relations Social media familiarity and skills Experience supporting major industry events Ability to interact and work closely with media contacts representing clients, alliance partners, third-party organisations, vendors, and others. Broad overall business acumen and knowledge of Accenture’s areas of business Strong project management and reporting skills Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines Passion for executing deliverables and programmes that are of the highest quality, fully supporting Accenture’s business strategy and are in line with or exceed leadership expectations Ability to influence leadership within Accenture’s large, matrixed organization through relationship-building and executive-level presence Strong team skills—ability to work autonomously and independently yet integrate appropriately with Marketing + Communications colleagues across other service areas, industry groups, geographies, capabilities and within corporate communications disciplines. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or other university degree preferred Agency or in-house experience in PR/corporate communications in the marketing, technology and/ or professional services sectors Experience at building strong working relationship and providing strategic counsel to senior leadership Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and collaboration in professional setting Demonstrated knowledge and ability for media measurement tools, tactics and capabilities. What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 743,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications 15/03/2024 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.