Media Relations Consultant

In this role, you will support the delivery of CGI's external communications strategy through the planning, coordination, and execution of media relations activity. Working closely with Marketing Business Partners, communications specialists, business leaders, and the global media relations team, you will help ensure media engagement is aligned to business priorities, campaign objectives, and CGI's wider organisational narrative. You will take ownership of media relations activity from planning through to execution, developing compelling content, coordinating stakeholder engagement, supporting crisis communications, and tracking performance. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile communications programmes while working in a collaborative environment that encourages initiative, creativity, and professional growth. Key responsibilities:

• Develop & Deliver high-quality press releases, media statements, briefing materials, and reactive responses
• Coordinate & Execute media relations activity across sectors, business units, and communications teams
• Partner & Collaborate with Marketing Business Partners to identify media opportunities aligned to campaigns and business priorities
• Manage & Prioritise media pipelines, timelines, approvals, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders
• Support & Protect CGI's reputation through effective crisis communications planning and response coordination
• Align & Integrate external communications with internal messaging to ensure consistency across all channels
• Engage & Enable spokespeople and senior leaders with messaging support and briefing materials
• Track & Report on media performance, coverage, engagement, and campaign effectiveness
• Drive Improvement by identifying insights and opportunities to enhance media relations activity
• Maintain & Uphold brand consistency, messaging standards, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools
  
  To succeed in this role, you will bring strong media relations and communications experience, excellent writing capabilities, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders effectively. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and producing high-quality content that supports business objectives. Experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media engagement environments will be highly beneficial., Strong experience developing media-facing content, including press releases, statements, and briefing materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience supporting or delivering media relations and PR activities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder groups simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with marketing, communications, business, or leadership teams
• Understanding of media relations best practices, PR processes, and the media landscape
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, including experience managing approvals and delivery plans
• Ability to analyse media performance data and provide actionable insights
• Experience using digital and AI-enabled tools responsibly to support communications activity
• Exposure to crisis communications or reputation management activities (desirable)
  
  Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.Discover CGI London, England, United Kingdom > 1000 employees IT services We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients' businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you'll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.