ABOUT US_
At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever.
We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business.
THE ROLE_
We’re looking for a motivated and organised Communications Manager to help shape and deliver communications for Talon and Grand Visual, strengthening brand reputation, driving high-quality earned media coverage and supporting clear, engaging internal communications across the business.
A DAY IN THE LIFE_
Working closely with the Head of Communications & Marketing, the role will help position the business as a leading voice in OOH and the wider media and advertising landscape through proactive storytelling, thought leadership, strong media relationships and consistent messaging across internal and external channels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES_
Internal comms
- Develop and manage internal messaging to support business priorities, ensuring consistency with external positioning and brand narrative
- Translate updates and change initiatives into clear, compelling communications for employees, ensuring clarity and transparency during periods of transformation
- Support employee engagement by creating content that reinforces company culture, values and purpose (e.g. Belong, our cultural committee’s, religious comms)
- Collaborate with HR, and regional/global teams to ensure a joined up approach to employee communications
PR strategy & planning
- Support the development and execution of the overall PR and communications strategy for Talon and Grand Visual, aligning with the wider Global PR and communications strategy, as well as the UK business and commercial objectives
- Own day to day delivery of PR plans, ensuring consistent messaging across all outputs
- Identify opportunities to elevate the agency’s profile within the OOH industry, with a heightened focus on those outside the OOH within the wider media and creative landscape
- Contribute to integrated campaigns alongside marketing, strategy and effectiveness teams
Media relations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists across trade (e.g. Campaign, The Drum, The Media Leader), as well as key vertical trades such as retail (e.g. Retail Week, The Grocer)
- Proactively secure high quality earned media coverage, including features, interviews, opinion pieces and news stories
- Manage media enquiries and act as a key contact for press
- Draft and distribute press materials, including press releases, comments, long form thought leadership, Q&As and briefing documents
Thought leadership and content
- Thought leadership is a key strategic focus for the business, develop compelling thought leadership angles for senior spokespeople, informed by industry trends, data and insights to position Talon and Grand Visual as the authority in OOH
- Manage forward features planning and editorial calendars
- Ensure consistent tone of voice and messaging across all PR outputs
- Support on key award entries and industry recognition programmes (e.g. Outdoor Media Awards, Agency of the Year entries and people awards)
Spokesperson management
- Support senior stakeholders (including UK senior leadership) with media engagement opportunities
- Prepare briefing materials and talking points for interviews, events and speaking opportunities
- Assist with providing media training support where needed
Monitoring & reporting
- Monitor media coverage, industry trends and competitor activity
- Evaluate PR performance against objectives, providing regular reporting and insights
WHY US_
“The best thing about working at Talon is the space, time and expertise I’ve been given over the years to grow and develop my skills.” Client Director at Talon
OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_
WE ARE BOLD_
As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.
- We embrace change
- We challenge respectfully
- We lead the way
WE ARE HUMAN_
We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.
- We value collaboration and togetherness
- We are empathetic
- We embrace individuality
WE ARE SMART_
Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.
- We grow and learn
- We are trusted
- We are mission possible
Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.