Media Strategy and Planning GMC Executive Communications Associate Manager

Job Description

Position: Media Strategy and Planning GMC Executive Communications

Career level: Associate Manager

Location : London

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Across more than 120 countries,

we bring together technology and human ingenuity to deliver on our shared purpose: to create value and shared success for clients, people,

shareholders, partners, and communities.

As part of our Corporate Communications Strategy & Insights (S&I) organization, you will work alongside a global team responsible for

developing a data-driven, insight-led earned media strategy that advances Accenture’s business priorities.

YOUR ROLE: Media Strategy and Planning – GMC Communications (Associate Manager, CL8)

We are seeking a highly motivated communications professional to join our Global Marketing & Communications Media Strategy and

Planning team. In this role, you will support the development and execution of global earned media strategies for Accenture’s executive

leaders in the Global Management Committee (GMC) organization.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Media Strategy and Planning – GMC Communications Strategy Lead, you will collaborate closely with

global media relations teams, S&I colleagues, Growth Markets leadership, and cross-functional M+C partners to strengthen Accenture’s

global reputation and amplify priority narratives.

This role is based in EMEA and supports GMC communications across markets.

Global Media Strategy & Execution

• Support the development and implementation of earned media strategies aligned to GMC priorities, growth initiatives, and market needs.

• Draft media-ready materials including messaging, talking points, briefing documents, pitches, op-eds, bylines, Q&As, and content pipelines.

• Partner with Media Relations, Executive Positioning, CEO Positioning, and Insights teams to ensure cohesive, integrated, media strategies.

• Shape and support content aligned to Accenture’s global narratives, including AI, talent, reinvention, and security.

• Track and contribute to proactive issues preparedness and reputational risk management in collaboration with senior communications leaders.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Leadership

• Work closely with S&I leadership and GMC Communications partners across geographies to support integrated strategy activation.

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment of messaging across markets.

• Coordinate with agencies, writers, analysts, and leaders to deliver high-quality content and ensure strong media storytelling.

• Maintain strong working relationships with global stakeholders and business partners.

Insights, Measurement & Reporting

• Monitor earned media performance, sentiment, and impact using available analytics tools.

• Provide actionable insights to help refine strategy and identify opportunities for stronger media visibility.

• Manage reporting cadence for leadership, summarizing trends, risks, and opportunities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• 6–8 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, earned media strategy, or related fields.

• Strong understanding of global business media and what drives positive Tier 1 coverage.

• Demonstrated experience writing and editing compelling media content.

• Experience partnering with senior leaders and providing thoughtful counsel.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Confident self-starter with strong project management skills and the ability to operate independently.

• Ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations with agility.

• Critical thinker with strong business judgment and the ability to identify narrative opportunities.

• Familiarity with insights-driven media planning and use of analytics to inform strategy.

• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and storytelling skills.

• Experience working in global contexts and across multiple regions (EMEA experience preferred).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working in global contexts and across multiple regions (EMEA experience preferred).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunities to work on high-profile global initiatives.

• Continuous learning through training, mentoring, and collaboration with experts.

• Access to innovative technology and tools.

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health.

We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Application deadline: 27th March,2026

Accenture reserves the right to close the role , if a suitable candidate be found.

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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