Brand Manager

We are looking for a creative, digitally focused Brand Manager for our North East, Humber and Lincolnshire regions. The successful candidate will be able to raise the profile, relevancy and importance of our key brands in these regions.

Who are we? We are Reach because it's what we do.

Every day our newsbrands - national and regional, in print and online - reach millions of people up and down the country. We are the UK's largest news publisher, with influential national newsbrands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday People, Daily Record, and more than 100 distinguished regional titles.

Our brands have a long heritage of being trusted sources of news and information, with our editorial conviction and high standards of journalism providing audiences with timely information and opinion across multiple platforms.

Last year we sold 540 million newspapers, and our network of over 70 websites provide 24/7 coverage of news, sport and showbiz stories, viewed by 110m unique browsers every month.

• Create and execute a calendar of real-world activity (including but not restricted to events, partnerships, contras, awards etc) that raise awareness of the brand in its key target markets
• Work closely with local teams to identify, shape and launch content and campaigns that chime with our audiences/obsessions and key stakeholders, motivating our networks of audiences/contacts to get involved.
• To respond quickly to marketplace opportunities/breaking news to creatively capitalise upon them profitably and in line with our marketing and audience goals
• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with local, regional organisations and media groups
• Develop the brand-led social media strategy and executions
• Drive print loyalty: Maximise print purchase and loyalty with Reach-wide subscription campaigns and NS driving content campaigns

• Creative thinker with positive digital approach
• Self-starter with drive and determination to deliver objectives
• Commitment to drive change
• A strong negotiator
• Persuasive - encourage innovation/improvement in others
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an aptitude for detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills - deliver complex ideas and concepts in a clear understandable format at all levels

You will have a proven track record of building positive relationships at all levels, within a complex organisation, as well as with external businesses. The ideal candidate will also be a skilled problem solver, who is passionate about new digital media and technology, for example apps, devices, blogs and social platforms.

In addition to competitive salaries, bonus structures (if applicable) and a contributory pension scheme, Reach plc offer a whole host of voluntary flexible benefits. These include a car scheme, holiday purchase, childcare vouchers, cycle scheme, staff discounts, season tickets & parking loans and an employee assistance programme.

We are committed to equal opportunity for all. We may collect relevant data for monitoring as part of our candidate registration process. We will be reviewing applications as they are received so please don't delay in submitting your application.