Media Relations Consultant (IT)

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 will help bring our stories to life, drive meaningful media engagement, and contribute to communications that showcase the value we deliver for clients and communities. You?ll have the opportunity to take ownership of high-profile activities, collaborate with experienced communications professionals, and help shape narratives that support CGI?s continued growth and success. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ?Best Employer? by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you?ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We?ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position. Candidate profile: In this role, you will support the delivery of CGI?s external communications strategy through the planning, coordination, and execution of media relations activity. Working closely with Marketing Business Partners, communications specialists, business leaders, and the global media relations team, you will help ensure media engagement is aligned to business priorities, campaign objectives, and CGI?s wider organisational narrative. You will take ownership of media relations activity from planning through to execution, developing compelling content, coordinating stakeholder engagement, supporting crisis communications, and tracking performance. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile communications programmes while working in a collaborative environment that encourages initiative, creativity, and professional growth. Key responsibilities:

• Develop & Deliver high-quality press releases, media statements, briefing materials, and reactive responses
• Coordinate & Execute media relations activity across sectors, business units, and communications teams
• Partner & Collaborate with Marketing Business Partners to identify media opportunities aligned to campaigns and business priorities
• Manage & Prioritise media pipelines, timelines, approvals, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders
• Support & Protect CGI?s reputation through effective crisis communications planning and response coordination
• Align & Integrate external communications with internal messaging to ensure consistency across all channels
• Engage & Enable spokespeople and senior leaders with messaging support and briefing materials
• Track & Report on media performance, coverage, engagement, and campaign effectiveness
• Drive Improvement by identifying insights and opportunities to enhance media relations activity
• Maintain & Uphold brand consistency, messaging standards, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools

Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you will bring strong media relations and communications experience, excellent writing capabilities, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders effectively. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and producing high-quality content that supports business objectives. Experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media engagement environments will be highly beneficial. Essential qualifications:

• Strong experience developing media-facing content, including press releases, statements, and briefing materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience supporting or delivering media relations and PR activities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder groups simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with marketing, communications, business, or leadership teams
• Understanding of media relations best practices, PR processes, and the media landscape
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, including experience managing approvals and delivery plans
• Ability to analyse media performance data and provide actionable insights
• Experience using digital and AI-enabled tools responsibly to support communications activity
• Exposure to crisis communications or reputation management activities (desirable)

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