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Our distinctive culture and dynamic working environment are fundamental to our success as a business.

Our people work together to form a passionate team defined by their talent and ambition, while our values form the code we live by.

They make up a set of attributes and behaviours that we can develop, share and celebrate, as a group of diverse and inspiring people.

Current Vacancies

We look for individuals who relish the challenge of working in a dynamic industry and thrive in a busy, sociable environment. A passion for achieving individual objectives and commitment to company success are prerequisites for working at DCM, so if you’re a bright, fun individual who wants to succeed and be rewarded for that success, you’ll fit in here.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and we treat all job applicants and employees in the same way, regardless of their sex, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or any disability. We pledge to treat individuals fairly and equally, and all decisions on recruitment, selection, training, promotion and career management will be based solely on objectives and job-related criteria. 

We strive to create an inclusive and fair culture where everybody feels able to be themselves and empowered to achieve their best.

Email us at careers@dcm.co.uk.

  • PR & Communications Manager

    Department:
    Marketing
    Location:
    London (Hybrid-working)
    Responsible to:
    Head of Marketing & Communications
    Job purpose:
    To drive the communications function to strengthen our reputation, maximise profile and market share for DCM. This includes the execution of DCM’s public relations and communications strategy across all owned and earned channels.
    You are:
    Brave, Expert, Spirited and Thoughtful – the values that DCM lives by.
    You have:
    At least five years’ experience in public relations, developing and maintaining important relationships with media professionals, finding press opportunities and leveraging brand stories across the media and advertising industry. You should be equipped with great communication skills and exemplary storytelling abilities.
    You will be:
    Responsible for building and maintaining media relationships, crafting compelling narratives, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across multiple channels. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and clients to create a robust communication strategy that highlights our unique offerings and connects with our target audiences. Additionally, you will develop and manage our award entry strategy, ensuring that our work and people gain recognition within the industry.
    We want:
    Your reputation to be outstanding, for you to be an all-round player in the marketing team, and for you to create highly productive relationships internally and externally that result in business class communications projects.
    We will:
    Provide you with a challenging and inspiring role where you can make a difference to the perception and reputation of a medium.
    We deliver:
    Competitive salaries, market leading bonus structures, flexible support and training, unlimited cinema trips and a collaborative and fun company culture. DCM has been recognised as a Best Place to Work by Campaign Magazine for the last six years.
    Main responsibilities:
    Strategy and Planning:
    − Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications on the evolution/guardianship of the DCM Vision, Values and key messages both internally and externally.
    − Work with the Head of Marketing & Communications to integrate communications into the wider marketing strategy and establish benchmarks to review the implementation of the communications plan.
    − Lead development and implementation of annual PR strategy aligned with business goals to boost brand visibility and maximise profile and reputation.

    PR and Communications:
    − Identify opportunities for proactive media coverage and positioning to elevate our brand.
    − Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, media outlets, influencers, and industry contacts across the UK.
    − Manage and coordinate media requests and outreach to secure high-quality media coverage.
    − Create engaging press releases, articles, case studies, and other PR content to showcase the company’s work and impact.
    − Oversee Marketing & Communications Executive to ensure PR initiatives are amplified across digital platforms, with a focus on social media and content marketing.
    − Identify and support relevant industry events, sponsorships, and awards to enhance brand positioning and networking opportunities.
    − Process, monitor and communicate PR reports on a quarterly basis.
    − Champion a consistent tone of voice and use of shared key messages across organisation on assigned projects.

    Award entries:
    − Develop and execute a targeted award entry strategy to maximize recognition in relevant industry awards.
    − Work with internal teams to identify award-worthy projects and craft compelling submissions that highlight our successes and innovations.
    − Manage award timelines, entry requirements, and post-award media opportunities to maximize impact.

    Team management:
    − Responsible for managing and ensuring the positive development of the Marketing & Communications Executive.
    − Develop profitable internal relationships with colleagues across the organisation to identify areas for innovation and effective cross-team working.
    − Ensure consistently high service standards are delivered to internal customers, further develop relationships with the leadership team and ensure all marketing opportunities are maximised and communicated internally.
    Key competencies:
    − 5+ years of experience in PR, communications, or media relations, preferably within the Advertising, marketing and media industry.
    − Established relationships with UK media and advertising trade press contacts.
    − Curious and passionate, especially about effective communication.
    − Thorough knowledge of current industry trends.
    − Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    − Confident communicator who can build strong internal and external relationships.
    − Values simplicity and clarity in communication.
    − Experience of selling-in ideas and concepts to groups of people.
    The person:
    − Pioneering in their outlook and happy to challenge and refine current business practices to improve performance.
    − Energetic, good fun, personable and confident. Someone who truly represents the face of DCM and has the ability to use their enthusiasm to engage others both internally and externally.
    − Self-motivated and works happily under their own steam.
    − Relishes hunting down and securing a story.
    − Never fearful of a blank page...
    − Focused on delivering tangible results but with a creative flair.
    − Someone with a strong desire to grow and develop themselves and the role.
    − A pro-active self-starter with a passion for high standards.
    − A team player who’s happy to take the lead in a collaborative way.
    − Loves advertising and media.
    Salary:
    £42-45k
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