Job Description

Company Description

About us

Hello, we're Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that's on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.


We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.


It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.


We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we've built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.


We'll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

About this role

This position will be hybrid, working two days per week from our Manchester hub and three days a week from home (flexible for the right candidate).

We're looking for an organised and self starting Project Manager to run

national branded content campaigns

for Studio. This role offers a diverse range of projects, ranging from

original content, sponsorship campaigns, written branded content (print and online) and social campaigns

. You'll have the opportunity to support

Pride of Britain events

, and work with some fantastic clients!


Reporting to the Project Management Lead, you will

lead multiple 360 projects

from pre-sale to completion, managing P&Ls, timelines, budgets and project implementation plans across the designated portfolio. You will build and strengthen

client and agency relationships

through strong communication skills, and will develop relationships with external companies and resources such as photographers and production studios.


This is a busy and dynamic role, where you'll truly make a tangible impact within a high achieving and highly rewarding team. You'll work on the production of internal ad campaigns, working closely with our Design and Events team.

Analytics and insights

will also play a key part to the role, you'll analyse project progress, identifying and escalating potential delivery risks in a timely manner, adapting timelines and costs to ensure

campaigns are delivered successfully

within existing processes.

What you need to succeed

We're looking for an individual with previous project management experience, ideally gained from an agency, marketing, or publisher background. It is essential that you are highly organised, able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively. We're looking for candidates with demonstrable experience building relationships at all levels, with strong communication and negotiation skills . Strong budgeting skills and numerical literacy are also key, we need individuals with excellent attention to detail and administrative skills. You will be a team player, able to work with multiple teams and stakeholders, and can also work independently using your own initiative.

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to. An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart. Big moment day - an extra day's paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!) Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings. Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice. Supportive and progressive people policies - we're proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn't have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won't make a difference to your application. A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments. Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice. Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family. Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products. Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology

Additional Information

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.