External Communications Manager (maternity cover)

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fuelled by open and curious minds? People who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place.

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact. 

Looking for a career where you’ll have a tangible impact on the smooth running of a global organisation? Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the beating heart of everything we do at PwC. We’re made up of teams like Marketing, Communications, Human Capital, IT, Procurement, Finance, Facilities, Project Management and more, and together we form the support network of the entire firm. As part of IFS, we’ll guide you to becoming a vital contributor in providing our colleagues and clients the best possible experience at PwC.

Your impact

As an External Communications Manager, you’ll make an impact by:

Press relations

Leverage strong verbal and written communications skills to develop messaging and distil them into compelling content for press, including Q&As, press releases, op-eds, talking points …

Deliver effective and well thought out PR programmes for key spokespeople that are aimed at enhancing PwC and PwC Legal’s reputation

Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the firm’s subject matter experts and media outlets.

Proactively create continuous opportunities for PR, define priorities and the right media approach to ensure the most impactful outcome, making relevant strategic connections to other campaigns or activities

Manage the firm’s crisis communications by identifying trends, risks and issues relevant to the organisation and handle short-term media enquiries that could impact PwC’s reputation.

Prepare spokespeople for their interaction with media and other relevant internal and external stakeholders, providing trusted counsel on issues and matters related to communications, preparing executive briefing materials, developing messages and providing media/message training

Management of the communications agency relationship that includes coordinating the implementation of developed plans, measuring the agency’s effectiveness in delivering activities requested and monitoring the agency’s contribution to strategic outcomes.

External communications activities

Contribute to drive positive, innovative and impactful external communications and develop content tailored and applicable to all priority audiences (from core narrative, key messages, talking points for different stakeholders, social media posts, scripts, speeches, articles …)

Exercise judgement and advise regarding message tone, format, timing, channel, and audience to ensure the best and most effective approach.

Close collaboration with the marketing team and active contribution/coordination to marketing activities such as launch of campaigns, events, etc.

Social media

Oversee social media activities together with the social media manager who is responsible for developing impactful and organic social campaigns.

About you

Ideally at least 4-6 years of solid media relations / communications experience,

Experience in managing high impact PR programmes and handling challenging and complex technical matters and sensitive issues

Experience in analysing and interpreting complex data, reports and surveys

Excellent writing and analytical skills, and proven ability to plan, manage and deliver projects

Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to manage multiple projects

Bilingual, in either Dutch or French, and English

Availble as of mid August until mid February

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to.

Infinite learning and growing : broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Rewards that matter to you : a flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.

Diversity & inclusion : we believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve important problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be the best versions of themselves. We organise various D&I initiatives, including an active employee-led Employee Resource Group (ERG) community, comprising 9 diversity groups with over 200 PwC employees aiming to make an impact within and beyond PwC.

A sustainable mobility offer : we offer a comprehensive mobility budget with a wide range of options (hybrid and electric cars, bike leasing, mobility card or loan reimbursement).

Well-being : an extensive health and well-being programme that includes access to professional sport coaching, individual sessions, sports communities and mental health resources. We encourage a healthy lifestyle with regular wellness challenges and various catering options at our cafeteria.

Team events such as Last Friday Drinks, quarterly themed parties, team-building days and celebrations, as well as time spent on community days and charity activities.

International PwC network : broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.

Supporting you in every phase of your life , including family friendly work schemes.