Communications Director

Weu2019re looking for a FTC Communications Director to sit within the Publicis Groupe UK Comms team, primarily leading on Saatchi & Saatchi but also supporting Turner Duckworth and on additional agencies and projects as required.Saatchi & Saatchi is one of the most famous agencies in the world and you will play a critical role in helping to facilitate and deliver fame both within the industry and in the wider world. Youu2019ll be responsible for Saatchi & Saatchiu2019s reputation in the market - demonstrating how weu2019re making industry-defining creative work and setting the bar for modern business.Itu2019ll be crucial that you can build strong relationships of trust with the agency leaders and senior stakeholders within the agencies, and work with them to build reputation among the right audiences, to attract the right clients and talent.What you will be doing:Youu2019ll be a comms professional with lots of energy and ideas, natural gravitas and a track record of developing and
delivering communications strategies to achieve impactful results. Youu2019ll be used to working with senior clients/stakeholders and have earned your stripes as a trusted adviser across corporate and consumer briefs and clients.Youu2019re a thinker and a doer, a strong writer, highly organised with experience of working in-house in complex organisations, or working in an agency environment, managing several clients. Youu2019ll have a good news instinct, able to identifies opportunities and come up with new ideas. Youu2019ll have a strong interest in creativity, trends and marketing.Responsibilities will include:Develop and execute clear strategy for agency's reputation and fameCraft distinctive external narrative across channels for Saatchi and SaatchiCultivate relationships with target journalists and internal stakeholdersWrite press releases, reactive statements, and Q&AsProactively pitch media features and commentaryProvide PR counsel for client briefs and internal projects

A bold and ambitious self-starter who takes the initiative, is proactive and resilient, and comfortable representing PR & comms interests with senior stakeholders and big personalities.Extensive knowledge and understanding of the media and experience of managing issues.Organised, good at planning ahead with excellent attention to detail.Natural gravitas, a great communicator and collaborator, and used to working with multiple stakeholders.At home in a fast-paced environment with the ability to think on your feet, work in an agile manner and adapt to changing requests.A team player, with the ability to remain flexible.Excellent written English.Able to think on your feet, work in an agile manner and adapt to evolving needs.Engaging, positive with an infectious enthusiasm, someone that people naturally gravitate to and want to work with.Corporate and b2b media relations experience.Creative industry trade press experience is a bonus but not necessarily required.Please

Starcom is the Human Experience Company. A world-renowned media communications agency, we believe the alchemy of people and technology creates experiences people love, and actions brands need. With more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and new establishment brands, including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Kellogg Company, Kraft Heinz, Samsung, Visa and more. Starcom is part of Publicis Media, one of four solution hubs within Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC40], and has offices within Publicis One., An inclusive workplaceAt Publicis Groupe UK, weu2019re building a workplace where people can succeed irrespective of background or circumstance. Our DEI Charter builds on the core Publicis Groupe principle of u2018Viva La Differenceu2019 u2013 the belief that we are better, stronger and braver when we celebrate difference. The Behavioural Charter informs the inclusive behaviours that we expect from everyone. We are working hard to attract people from more diverse backgrounds into the industry. Publicis Groupe UK embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity.Over the past few years, weu2019ve introduced u2018life stageu2019 policies, which cover shared pregnancy/maternity, paternity/second parent, shared parental leave, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy loss, fertility and neo-natal care. Weu2019ve introduced meaningful programmes to support people going through the menopause, domestic abuse as well as disability and trans inclusion policies and a carersu2019 policy. They
all provide a framework to help individuals and their managers navigate different life stages in a consistent manner with the right guidance and expertise where itu2019s needed.SustainabilityWeu2019ve committed to delivering the transformation needed across our operations to be carbon net zero by 2030. We have a huge role to play in helping the world achieve the race to zero. The work we do with our clients means the reach and the scale of our potential impact is huge. We believe in progress not perfection, and the important role our people and our work can play in shaping a net zero society.Working environmentWe introduced our flexible working programme four years ago. Emerging from the pandemic, we introduced a set of principles that accompany our hybrid working policy. These principles are u2018Heads Up, Heads Down and Heads Togetheru2019 and they guide where and how we work. The goal is to facilitate productivity, creativity and progress. In the
communications team, we ask people to be in the office three days a week. We offer a great deal of flexibility and are open to talking about different ways of working.Work your worldOur people can work from anywhere in the world for up to six weeks every year (after one yearu2019s service). People can also find accommodation for their trip through Home Swap Home, on our AI platform, Marcel, which is available to all employees.