Marketing and Communications Manager

Company Overview

JWE Media is one of the UK’s fastest-growing media planning and buying agencies, operating across EMEA. Through our dedicated creative division, JWE Studio, we develop and deliver engaging advertising content for campaigns across TV, Radio, Digital, OOH, Press and Magazines.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing & Communications Coordinator to build awareness of the studio, showcase our work and help generate new business opportunities.

The Role

You will be responsible for coordinating the marketing and communications activity for JWE Studio, initially focusing on developing the studio’s brand, profile and presence within the market.

Over time, the role will expand to support the wider marketing of JWE Media and its services to prospective clients and business partners.

This is a hands-on role covering content, social media, PR, case studies, email marketing, events and business-to-business communications. You will work closely with the creative, production, media and commercial teams to turn our campaigns and company activity into engaging marketing content.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of JWE Studio’s marketing and communications strategy.
• Manage the JWE Studio social media channels and maintain a consistent schedule of engaging content.
• Create written content for social media, websites, newsletters, press releases, case studies and company presentations.
• Work with the creative and production teams to capture and promote completed campaigns, shoots and behind-the-scenes content.
• Keep the JWE Studio website and portfolio up to date with new projects, services and company news.
• Build relationships with relevant journalists, publications, industry bodies and event organisers.
• Identify PR opportunities and coordinate press releases, media enquiries, award entries and speaking opportunities.
• Develop email campaigns and other communications aimed at prospective clients and business partners.
• Support events, networking opportunities, partnerships and promotional activity.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and relevant developments across the creative, advertising and production industries.
• Track marketing performance and provide regular updates on engagement, reach, enquiries and new business opportunities.
• Gradually support the wider marketing and communications activity of JWE Media.

What We’re Looking For

• A confident writer with excellent spelling, grammar and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of social media, digital content and business-to-business marketing.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage several projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating with clients, journalists, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Creative and commercially minded, with an understanding of how marketing can support business growth.
• Confident working independently while collaborating closely with creative and commercial teams.
• A strong understanding of brand consistency, tone of voice and professional communications.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a similar marketing, PR, communications or content role within a creative, advertising, production, media or PR agency.
• A proven track record of creating content and managing social media channels for a business or agency.
• Experience producing press releases, case studies, newsletters, website content and marketing materials.
• Experience supporting PR campaigns, events, awards or media relations.
• Familiarity with email marketing, website content-management systems, social scheduling and analytics tools.
• An existing understanding of the UK advertising, media or creative-production landscape would be advantageous.

Location: Manchester (Office-based)

Job Type: Full-time - Monday to Friday in our Manchester Office

Clear career progression structure

Salary: £38,000+ depending on experience

Pay: From £38,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension

Experience

• Marketing or Communications: 5 years (required)

Location

• Manchester, Greater Manchester (required)

Work Location: In person