THE TRAILER – A BIT ABOUT US
Vue is part of Vue International, one of the world’s leading cinema operators. From the brands creation in 2003 we have grown rapidly and now have a presence across 10 countries, winning numerous awards for both our service and innovation along the way.
With more than 850 screens across 91 cinemas nationwide, the UK&I remains the biggest territory serving 40 million customers last year and employing nearly 4500 people.
Our UK Head Office, based in Chiswick Park, West London offers a vibrant, fast paced environment where our employees work tirelessly to look for new ways of working and innovations that ensure we remain widely recognised as a leader in out-of-home entertainment and the ‘big screen’ experience.
ACT 1 – THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for PR Manager to join our UK and Ireland Marketing department.
Reporting into the Marketing and Sales Director, the PR Manager will lead and co-ordinate Vue UK & Ireland’s relationship with the media via all traditional channels, social media, online and via partners to consistently generate high quality, positive media coverage for Vue.
They will maximise the use of non-paid for media to ensure all external communications support the development of the brand and customer experience and ultimately improve business performance. They will be responsible for managing internal and external communications for the UK & Ireland that supports both the company’s commercial aims and the brand strategy to promote Vue’s brand positioning of Big Screen Entertainment.
They will own the UK & Ireland PR plans and the project management of publicity campaigns. The PR Manager will play a key co-coordinating role between internal departments to share information, create consistency and pursue opportunities to cross promote the brand.
ACT 2 – WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEED
- Experience working within a client side PR role (retail and/or ents experience would be particularly interesting)
- Experience of managing the creation and distribution of PR and external communications in a consumer facing business
- Experience of brand publicity, either with an agency or a complementary company is essential
- Experience managing public relations agencies
- A track record of successful media issues and crises management
- Experience of working in a cross-departmental structure, building effective links at all levels of the company and motivating the same
- In depth understanding of Social Media and a track record of driving consumer engagement
- Experience of budget management
- A good sense of humour!
THE FINALE – WHY YOU’LL WANT IT
- A competitive salary
- Annual company Bonus Scheme
- 23 Days’ Holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by one day with every year of service up to a maximum of 25
- Employer Contributory Pension Plan, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance
- Unlimited free cinema tickets for yourself and up to 4 guests plus 40% off concessions