Communications & Media Manager at Renaissance Innovation Labs

• The Communications & Media Manager at Renaissance Innovation Labs leads the strategic development and execution of all communications, media relations, and brand storytelling activities. You will position the lab as a leading voice in innovation, science, and emerging technology shaping narratives that engage the public, attract partners, and amplify the impact of our programs and research.
• This is a senior, high-visibility role requiring both strategic vision and hands-on execution. The ideal candidate brings a blend of journalistic instinct, brand sensibility, and digital fluency.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

• Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy aligned with the lab's mission and innovation agenda
• Create messaging frameworks, narrative arcs, and positioning statements for all major initiatives and programs
• Advise leadership on communications strategy, media opportunities, and reputational management
• Manage the lab's annual communications calendar and editorial planning
• Lead crisis communications planning and response in coordination with senior leadership

Media Relations

• Build and maintain a proactive network of journalists, editors, and media houses across print, broadcast, and digital
• Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and story pitches
• Secure earned media coverage in tier-one national and international outlets
• Prepare spokespeople and researchers for media interviews, press briefings, and public appearances
• Monitor and analyse media coverage; produce regular media monitoring reports

Content & Brand

• Oversee the creation of compelling content: articles, case studies, white papers, newsletters, and annual reports
• Maintain and evolve the lab's visual identity, tone of voice, and brand guidelines
• Commission and manage relationships with creative agencies, designers, videographers, and photographers
• Lead production of multimedia assets including podcasts, video content, and documentary-style lab features
• Ensure brand consistency across all internal and external communications touchpoints

Digital & Social Media

• Manage the lab's website content strategy, SEO, and digital presence
• Own and grow social media channels (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) with platform-tailored strategies
• Analyse digital performance metrics and optimise content strategy based on data insights
• Develop thought leadership campaigns that position lab researchers and program leads as industry experts
• Coordinate with program teams to amplify innovation stories through digital storytelling

Events & Public Engagement

• Lead communications for flagship events: conferences, demo days, innovation summits, and public lectures
• Develop pre-, during-, and post-event communications campaigns to maximise reach and impact
• Represent the lab at media and industry events as communications spokesperson where required
• Manage external communications for stakeholder briefings, investor relations, and government engagements