Editorial Communications Manager Jobs in Birmingham

We are looking for an experienced storyteller practiced at producing the highest-quality content.

Day to day, you will work alongside the Head of Comms, Marketing & Brand as well as the Digital & Brand Lead within your immediate team. You will also engage with the Leadership Team and the Product, Policy & Partnerships teams, as well as the Communications Leads at our partners. This is an opportunity to work with some of the leading brands in and around travel to have a real impact.

This fully-remote EU-time zone role would be ideally suited to someone from a B2B marketing communications background; at the intersection of travel, sustainability and tech, Travalyst has a strong focus on the industry audience. We are a small but mighty team and this role requires somebody who is equally comfortable managing and creating content for our owned channels as well as preparing our executive leaders for speaking opportunities and events.

The main focus of the Marketing & Communications Lead will be to proactively support the development and implementation of marketing communication strategies that build awareness, trust and credibility for the Travalyst brand. 

Here are more specific examples of what the role entails:

Project management

• Work with Head of Department to plan and execute the marcomms for tentpole moments e.g. product launches, impact reports, our annual convening, international events such as COP etc.

Content

• Manage the rollout of our content strategy which will be focused on reach, engagement, SEO and brand trust. The content you’ll get to work on will be broad, examples include: thought leadership, trends, interviews, product insights and updates, infographics, webinars, policy papers etc.
• Proactively generate storytelling ideas and create content in-house whilst also outsourcing to (and managing) copywriters, designers, photographers and videographers.

Owned platforms

• Lead our LinkedIn strategy and manage our platform presence by ensuring a steady drumbeat of content. Optimise for KPIs including; reach, engagement, followers, web traffic.
• Manage our blog, researching and creating engaging content in our brand voice whilst optimising articles for SEO.
• Collaborate closely with the Brand and Digital Lead to maximise cross pollination opportunities across website, newsletter, blog, social media.

PR

• Lead the creation of comms assets (press releases, Q&As, media interview briefs, toolkits etc.)
• Develop strong relationships with key media to secure high quality coverage, own the media list, manage press office, monitor media activity / coverage.

Other

• Manage the marketing and editorial calendar
• Awards - entries and usage
• Events - presentation materials, support stand management
• Oversee budget for content creation and promotion
• Analytics - use analytics tools to track and improve performance, prepare quarterly activity reports

What skills we're looking for

• Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to distill complex information and communicate it in an accessible way.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, sustainability or relevant field.
• At least seven years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong content marketing and media relations expertise.
• Tools: Strong understanding of LinkedIn Analytics. Working knowledge of CMS, Email Marketing and Media Monitoring platforms (we use Wordpress, MailChimp and SignalAI). We use GSuite so knowledge of this would be helpful too.
• Bonus skills: Using video editing and visual design software to create rich content.
• Sustainability knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
• Adaptability
  - The ideal candidate will be able to operate comfortably at different levels, from briefing senior leaders on media interviews to managing our blog.
  - Travalyst is in scale-up mode so it’s important to stay nimble and pivot on our journey as we scale.
• Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure, with a high attention to detail and a desire to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Comfortable working in a virtual-office environment. Highly motivated and productive in that sort of remote environment.

An ‘Open to All’ employer, we warmly welcome everybody to the team. People of colour, LGBTQIA+ people, neurodiverse people, individuals with impairments, and parents are encouraged to apply. We encourage you to notify our team of your pronouns at any stage of your application. We also welcome applications from people who come from communities that are directly affected by the impacts of travel and tourism. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process as required. Please add any adjustment requests to your application.

Radix Big Tent is the think tank of radical centre.We are a non-aligned, non-partisan registered charity, working to promote system renewal.New Capital Consensus is one of three current projects which we are running, focussed on reform of the investment system.Our other projects deal with housing and political reform but the successful candidate should expect the bulk of their time to be spent on Capital Consensus.

 New Capital Consensus is a recently established coalition of independent, non-aligned, not-for-profit, academic and research organisations working to create a better investment system, to deliver sustainable UK economic growth.Our mission is to create a system of purposeful investment by connecting capital to social goals to give savers better individual and collective outcomes over the long-term.

Through research, stakeholder engagement and collaborative projects, we aim to identify and drive innovative solutions that will release private capital to drive UK business growth, tackle inequality and support a just transition.

New Capital Consensus (NCC)’s partner organisations are Radix Big Tent think tank, Finstic and Leeds University.We are incubated by the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a proactive and creative Media Officer to enhance the visibility, reach, and impact of New Capital Consensus and Radix Big Tent. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing media relations, crafting compelling content, and executing strategic communication campaigns to engage diverse audiences, including policymakers, business leaders, and the wider public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement media and communications strategies to promote the work of New Capital Consensus and, through it, Radix Big Tent.
• Write and distribute news releases, opinion pieces, blog posts, and social media content.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, broadcasters, and media outlets.
• Monitor media coverage and provide analysis on engagement and impact.
• Manage and grow digital platforms, ensuring a strong and consistent brand presence.
• Coordinate media activities around events, including press briefings, interviews, and live coverage.
• Support other staff, partners and consultants to ensure consistent messaging, taylor content for media use, and provide media training where necessary.
• Stay informed of key developments in politics, economics and policy debates relevant to the organisations’ work.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A self-starter, with demostratable experience and expertise in a media, communications, or public relations role.
• Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to create engaging and persuasive content.
• Established media contacts and the ability to secure high-quality coverage.
• Experience managing social media accounts and digital communications.
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex policy and economic issues effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Experience working in a think tank, policy organisation, or media outlet.
• Understanding of economic and political issues, particularly around sustainable investment and policy innovation.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and analytics tools.
• Experience producing multimedia content such as videos or podcasts.
• Creativity and adaptability in developing new communication strategies.

Location: Remote with meetings in London and York
Contract Type: Full time
Reporting To: Ben Rich, Radix Big Tent CEO