Manager, Communications

Manager, Communications

MARI is seeking a Communications Manager to support the delivery of integrated communications across its portfolio of live events and cultural properties.

Working across brand, media and digital channels, this role will help bring MARI’s events and initiatives to life through strong storytelling, audience engagement and coordinated communications activity. The Communications Manager will work closely with marketing, partnerships and event teams to shape messaging, support media engagement and contribute to communications across multiple platforms, including social.

The successful candidate will combine excellent writing and organisational skills with creativity, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. They will be confident working with a range of stakeholders — including internal teams, agencies, media and partners — ensuring communications are consistent, timely and aligned with the MARI brand.

This role requires attention to detail, adaptability and the ability to work effectively during live event periods, including occasional activity across time zones and outside standard office hours when required.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Campaign Communications

• Support communications activity around key events and initiatives across MARI’s portfolio
• Work closely with marketing teams to align messaging across paid, owned and earned channels
• Contribute to brand storytelling that highlights the cultural and audience impact of MARI’s events
• Support the creation of communications and brand content for use across media, digital and social channels

Media & Public Relations

• Draft, edit and distribute press materials including press releases, media alerts and briefing documents
• Manage day-to-day coordination with PR agencies, ensuring timelines, deliverables and messaging remain aligned
• Support media outreach and engagement, including handling enquiries and coordinating interviews and press attendance at events
• Monitor media coverage and contribute to reporting and insights for internal teams

Social & Content

• Contribute to the development of social media communications that amplify events, partnerships and announcements
• Work with marketing and creative teams to ensure communications align with brand voice, visual identity and campaign priorities
• Identify opportunities for storytelling across digital and social platforms

Communications Coordination

• Work closely with colleagues across the business to support the smooth delivery of communications campaigns and activity across the portfolio
• Help manage communications timelines and key campaign milestones across events and initiatives
• Support the planning and delivery of press events, launches and media moments connected to MARI’s portfolio
• Monitor relevant media and industry developments, sharing insight and opportunities with the wider team

Key Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ experience in communications, PR, brand communications or marketing communications
• Experience working across media relations, brand storytelling and digital or social communications
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and content across different platforms
• Experience working with agencies and coordinating campaigns across multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Collaborative and confident working across teams and partners
• Interest in live events, culture, sport, entertainment or media
• Creative, proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• Flexibility to support communications activity during live event periods when required