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Media Relations Consultant
Media Relations Consultant – Position Description
At CGI, we know that trusted communications shape reputation, influence markets, and strengthen client relationships. As a Media Relations Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering impactful external communications that support our business priorities and reinforce our position as a trusted transformation partner. Working across business units and global teams, you’ll help bring our stories to life, drive meaningful media engagement, and contribute to communications that showcase the value we deliver for clients and communities.
Why CGI?
- Recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times.
- Competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) – making you a CGI Partner, not just an employee.
- Commitment to inclusivity and a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, including support for armed forces veterans (Gold Armed Forces Corporate Covenant Award).
- Hybrid working model to support professional flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will support CGI’s external communications strategy through:
- Planning & Execution: Lead media relations activities from inception to delivery, including:
- Developing high-quality press releases, media statements, and briefing materials.
- Coordinating media pipelines, timelines, approvals, and deliverables across stakeholders.
- Supporting crisis communications and reputation protection.
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Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Partner with Marketing Business Partners to align media engagement with business priorities.
- Engage spokespersons and senior leaders with tailored messaging support.
- Work with global media relations teams and enterprise communications specialists.
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Performance & Insights:
- Track and report on media performance, coverage, and campaign effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to enhance media relations, driving continuous improvement.
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Consistency & Compliance:
- Ensure brand consistency and responsible use of AI-enabled tools.
- Align external communications with internal messaging across all channels.
Required Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Strong experience in developing media-facing content (press releases, statements, briefing doc).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proven experience in media relations and PR activities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with marketing, communications, or leadership teams.
- Understanding of media relations best practices, along with PR processes and the media landscape.
- Skills in organisational coordination, including approval workflows and delivery plans.
- Ability to analyse media performance data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Proficiency in responsible use of digital/AI tools for communications.
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Beneficial Traits
- Exposure to crisis communications or reputation management (desirable).
Ownership: The CGI Partner Experience
At CGI, you become an owner from day one—part of a collaborative culture built on ownership, teamwork, respect, and belonging. Join a company committed to:
- Scaling ideas: Develop innovative solutions and access global capabilities to turn insights into impact.
- Shaping your career: Work with dedicated leaders who prioritise well-being, skill-deepening, and horizon-broadening.
- Shared success: Benefit from your collective growth and actively shape CGI’s strategy.
Ready to Deliver excellence?
As one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting firms, CGI empowers you to shape your future while driving transformational value. Apply to join our team and bring your ambition to life.
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