Global PR Manager (w/m/d)

Job title: Global PR Manager (w/m/d)

Requisition: 1175

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

Short description:

Our Global Marketing and Communications department is looking for a highly skilled Global PR Manager (w/m/d), to drive our media relations strategy, ensuring effective communication and positive brand representation.

Working closely with the industry marketing, content, and digital teams as well as with the different BU leaders and marketing leads in our global regions. You will be reporting to our Senior Manager Global Media & Analyst Relations.

As Global PR Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the public image of Hexagon in the manufacturing sector through strategic communication and global media engagement. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with media titles, journalists, and influencers. The preferred candidate has proven track record in managing global PR programmes (agency or in-house) and is equipped with a passion for technology, storytelling abilities, great communication and stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of the media landscape.

Tasks in detail:

Media Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive media relations strategy
• Identify, grow, and maintain strong relationships with key global media outlets
• Support the creation and execution of the global PR strategy

Programme Management:

• Manage global PR agencies’ success and support them to deliver weekly activities
• Drive proactive media coverage throughout the year in line with strategy and campaign KPIs

Press Releases and PR content creation:

• Oversee and edit PR content to create compelling press releases and other materials

Media Relations:

• Manage proactive programmes to pitch stories and company updates
• Work closely with regional PR contacts to support their implementation of the global PR plan

Press Events:

• Plan and execute press events, conferences, and product launches
• Coordinate logistics, manage invitations, and provide on-site support during events

Crisis Management:

• Develop and implement crisis communication plans, serving as a spokesperson during challenging situations

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Maintain media coverage, SOV and industry trends monitoring to identify opportunities and potential risks
• Provide regular reports on media activities

Global PR Contact:

• Be first point of contact for all PR-related questions internally and externally

Requirements:

• +5 years of experience running and optimizing global or regional PR (ideally in a technology, engineering or manufacturing sector or similar)
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• Experience managing PR in a similar role within a fast-paced environment, preferably in-house in a corporate environment
• Experience in agency management
• Knowledge of B2B Marketing
• Familiarity with industry-specific media outlets and influencers
• Experience in crisis communication is a plus

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to analyse data, measure marketing programme effectiveness, and make data-driven decisions is essential

• Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel inter- and nationally (10%)

What we offer:

As market leaders in advanced manufacturing technology and innovation, Hexagon offers the opportunity to work across various department and business units on a truly international scale. This role empowers you to make a significant impact by driving PR awareness and influencing business growth, all while expanding your global network. We pride ourselves on a health company culture that values open lines of communication and encourages creativity, agility, and the freedom to share and develop your own ideas.

We are looking forward to your application!