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Communications & External Affairs Group
Job Description
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Media Manager to join bp’s central Media Relations team.
Reporting to the Head of Media Relations, you will play a key role in managing media engagement across bp’s global businesses, supporting proactive storytelling, handling media enquiries and helping protect and enhance bp’s reputation. You will work with colleagues across bp’s global operations and be a trusted advisor on media relations, issues management and external communications. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys turning complex topics into compelling stories that resonate with a broad range of audiences.
Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.
What You Will Deliver
- Support the development and execution of media strategies that align with bp’s corporate objectives.
- Maintain day-to-day press office operations, including responding to inbound media queries and coordinating approvals.
- Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts to ensure bp’s voice is heard and understood.
- Identify and pitch proactive media opportunities that showcase bp’s progress, performance and innovation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather insights and shape compelling narratives for external audiences.
- Participate in crisis communications and emergency response protocols as needed.
- Monitor media coverage and provide analysis to inform communications planning and reputation management.
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What You Will Need To Be Successful
- Solid experience in media relations, journalism, or corporate communications, ideally within a large organisation or agency setting.
- Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and experience working with national and trade press.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and engaging messages.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Experience in handling sensitive or high-profile media issues is a plus.
- A degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
Why Join Us?
At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.
We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
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There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.
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Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role.
Relocation Assistance
This role is not eligible for relocation.
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This position is not available for remote working.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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