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For more than three decades, we've helped brands imagine what’s next and make what matters, from pioneering digital to defining the next era of AI. Operating across 19 countries and 30 locations, we work with organisations to build intelligent systems, digital products, connected ecosystems and immersive experiences that shape culture, deepen brand relevance and unlock growth.\nThe Communications Manager helps build AKQA's reputation by bringing our work, ideas, people and expertise to the attention of clients, media and the wider industry.\nReporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, the role is responsible for delivering external communications activity across markets, working closely with AKQA's leaders, studios and wider Marketing & Communications team as well as collaborating with the wider WPP Marketing & Comms teams. \nKey Responsibilities\nMedia relations: Build and maintain relationships with relevant media, proactively pitch stories, manage enquiries and secure coverage that strengthens AKQA's reputation.\n\nStory development: Identify compelling stories across AKQA's work, capabilities, people and partnerships, developing press releases, pitches, messaging and other communications materials.\n\nCommunications planning: Support the development and delivery of communications plans aligned with AKQA's business priorities and marketing activity.\n\nExecutive visibility: Coordinate media interviews, speaking opportunities and thought leadership activity, preparing briefing materials and supporting spokespeople.\n\nReputation building: identify and support the creation and entry to relevant awards, lists and rankings (people and agency), as well as maintaining relationships with the right editorial teams as part of campaigning.\n\nReputation management: Support the handling of sensitive communications and ensure external messaging is accurate, consistent and aligned with AKQA's positioning.\n\nCollaboration: Work with studios, client teams and Marketing & Communications colleagues to identify opportunities, gather information and coordinate communications activity.\n\nMeasurement: Monitor media coverage and communications performance, providing regular reporting and recommendations for improvement.\n\nWhat You Bring\nExperience in PR, media relations or corporate communications, ideally within the creative, marketing, design or technology industries.\n\nStrong media relationships and a natural instinct for a good story, knowing how to develop an angle, spot an opportunity or jump on a conversation at the right moment.\n\nCuriosity about emerging platforms, non-traditional channels and new ways to earn attention beyond conventional media.\n\nExcellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to make complex ideas compelling and accessible.\n\nExperience delivering communications campaigns and supporting executive visibility.\n\nGood judgement, cultural awareness and a strong sense of timing, knowing when to act quickly and when to hold back.\n\nEnergy, initiative and a proactive approach, with the confidence to bring ideas forward and make things happen\n\nA collaborative mindset and the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders and priorities without losing momentum.\n\nWe believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.\nAKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.\nAbout WPP\nWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 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