Press Relations Manager, Unleash Group

Salary not provided

Senior and Expert level

Remote from UK

Global digital media and events business

Job no longer available

Global digital media and events business

21-100 employees

B2BHRNetworkingDigital MediaEvents

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Senior and Expert level

Remote from UK

21-100 employees

B2BHRNetworkingDigital MediaEvents

Company mission

To inspire, connect and empower HR leaders worldwide to navigate the fast-changing world of work.

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Who you are

We are looking for a Press Relations Manager who can drive global visibility, craft sharp narratives and storytelling, and land coverage that matters.
This is a high-impact role for someone who knows how to make an exciting and respected brand stand out in a noisy space
Strong PR and comms experience (6+ years), ideally in B2B, media, tech, or events
A track record of landing tier 1 coverage and building journalist relationships
Excellent writing skills - you can craft messages that get attention
A newsroom mindset: fast-moving, trend-aware, and confident under pressure
Experience supporting C-level execs with public appearances and content
Strategic thinking with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
A global mindset and experience with international media preferred

What the job involves

This is a hands-on, commercial communications role reporting directly to the CEO
You’ll take ownership of media outreach, executive visibility, thought leadership, and PR campaigns for both our media and events businesses
You’ll be expected to work fast, write exceptionally well, and drive measurable results - from interviews and articles to social media growth and media partnerships
You’ll help define the voice of UNLEASH to the outside world and make sure it gets heard in the right places by the right people
PR Strategy & Execution: Build and deliver a comms strategy that drives brand visibility and engagement across media, tech, and business audiences
Media Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with journalists and editors across B2B, HR, tech, and business titles. Land impactful coverage and secure regular media opportunities
Content & Messaging: Write clear, compelling press releases, pitches, and statements that cut through and get picked up
Thought Leadership: Shape the external voice of our CEO and senior leaders across speaking, interviews, and opinion pieces
Event Media: Own the media strategy for UNLEASH Conferences & Exhibitions. Coordinate press attendance, press rooms, and media partnerships on-site
Social Amplification: Collaborate with content and marketing teams to extend media wins across LinkedIn, email, editorial, and other owned channels
Crisis & Issues Management: Be prepared to act quickly and calmly to protect the brand’s reputation when needed

Application process

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this role
Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted

Our take

The workplace has changed radically in recent years. The rise of remote and hybrid working has radically shifted the way businesses operate. UNLEASH aims to help HR leaders stay ahead of the curve, with digital media and events detailing the latest trends in HR technology.

It hosts HR tech expos worldwide, showcasing the newest thinking in the HR space and boasting former celebrity speakers such as Sir Bob Geldof, Stephen Fry and Esther Perel. As well as this, it puts on hundreds of smaller events and webinars each year, as its online platform publishes news about everything happening in HR as well as in-house research and studies to help your business optimise.

It’s one of the first points of call for news in the HR tech space. And its events are just getting bigger year on year with over 5,000 attendees and much greater online readership.