PR Manager - UK
PR Manager - UK
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
About the role
BYD UK is seeking an experienced PR Manager to develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies for BYDs current and future brands in the UK market. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in automotive or technology PR excellent media relationships and the ability to drive impactful communications campaigns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic PR plans aligned with BYDs business objectives and brand values in the UK market
- Manage media relations and serve as the primary point of contact for press inquiries building and maintaining strong relationships with key journalists and media outlets
- Create compelling content including press releases speeches presentations and other communications materials
- Lead PR activities for product launches corporate announcements and special events
- Monitor and analyze media coverage social media trends and industry developments to identify PR opportunities and potential issues
- Coordinate with global PR teams to ensure consistent messaging across markets while adapting communications for local audience
- Manage crisis communications and reputation management initiatives when needed
- Oversee PR agency relationships and external vendor partnerships
- Develop and maintain PR budget and track KPIs
Required skills qualifications and experience:
- Bachelors degree in Public Relations Communications Journalism or related field
- 7 years of PR experience with at least 3 years in automotive technology or relevant industries
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns in the UK market
- Strong media relationships with automotive technology and business press
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in crisis communications and issues management
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in PR measurement tools and social media platforms
About BYD UK
BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a Chinabased company and a global leadingedge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles including allelectric cars allelectric buses and allelectric forklift trucks.
About BYD Group
Established in February 1995 BYD Group is a leading multisector hightech company focused on the innovation and development in automobiles rail transit renewable energy and electronics.
Committed to fulfilling a better life through technological innovations BYD Group leverages a powerful network of over 40 subsidiaries and 900000 employees worldwide in over 400 cities of 79 countries actively drive the implementation of comprehensive zeroemission and emission reduction solutions. In 2023 BYD Auto sold 3.02 million NEV (BEVPHEV) globally maintaining its position as the world leader in NEV sales.
BYD Group upholds the values of innovation pragmatism passion and competition dedicating itself to technological empowerment throughout the entire process of renewable energy acquisition storage and application contributing to the goal of the sustainable future development for all humanity.
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Press Releases
- Conflict Management
- Social Listening
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Copywriting
- Writing Skills
