Lead Media Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1GA |
| Cwmni: | Tesco |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | tesco/TP/16617688/974871 |
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About the role
We are on the lookout for a Lead Media Relations Manager to join our Group Communications team. You will be a senior leader in the Press Office, responsible for protecting the brand’s reputation through timely, effective and accessible media engagement. You\'ll develop impactful proactive media strategies and manage sensitive issues with sound judgement.
You approve local media enquiries and supplier press releases to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with central messaging. Collaborates closely with the Group Communications team to represent Tesco confidently in the media and support a strong sector-wide Share of Voice.
You will be responsible for
- Supporting the Head of Media with day‑to‑day Press Office operations.
- Handling reactive media enquiries with accurate, timely responses.
- Approving local media responses for consistency and alignment.
- Creating clear, effective communications plans and press materials.
- Monitoring news and responding quickly to emerging stories.
- Shaping coverage by promoting key messages and protecting reputation.
- Pitching proactive stories that deliver strategic, positive coverage.
- Working with Group Communications and wider teams on media issues and opportunities.
- Building strong relationships with key journalists.
- Managing filming requests and overseeing in‑store and on‑site shoots.
- Providing out‑of‑hours support on the on‑call rota.
- Upholding high standards of integrity and due diligence.
Supporting best‑in‑class Press Office operations by:
- Assisting with procurement for media monitoring services.
- Tracking news trends to spot risks and opportunities.
- Horizon‑scanning for emerging issues.
- Contributing to campaign evaluation reports.
- Managing external stakeholders and reviewing supplier releases.
You will need
Operational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with clear and accurate messaging.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven ability to work at pace, manage deadlines and stay composed under pressure.
- Strong news judgement and understanding of political, media and stakeholder landscapes.
- Skilled at identifying reputational risks and effective mitigations.
- Solid knowledge of the media landscape, ideally including the retail sector.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with journalists.
- Able to turn complex information into clear, accessible media content.
- Collaborative, can‑do approach with strong prioritisation skills.
Relevant experience (concise)
- Experience in a busy press office or newsroom.
- Handling high volumes of reactive media enquiries.
- Drafting, reviewing and editing press materials for tone and accuracy.
- Delivering proactive media activity and measuring results.
- Building strong relationships with national, local and trade journalists.
- Managing agencies and working with external stakeholders.
- Developing internal stakeholder networks.
- Experience managing proactive campaigns and budgets (desirable).
What’s in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
About us
Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.
It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.
We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.
But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.
We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.
For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com
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