PR Manager, Wearables Full Time

SummaryApple’s worldwide communications team informs the world about our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. Areas of work include Public Relations, Corporate Events, Employee Communications, and Buzz Marketing. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations, journalism, social media, writing and buzz marketing. We’re looking for trailblazing, collaborative professionals from a variety of creative fields.We are currently seeking a PR Manager, Wearables to join our team in London.DescriptionThe PR Manager, Wearables is part of the European PR team. This role will lead work on AirPods – whilst supporting and partnering with other related products and services, including iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple Music and Health.This includes working closely with the UK-based PR, Product Marketing and Marcom teams to foster collaboration across Marketing teams at Apple, and regular work with country PR managers across Europe to help facilitate projects across the region.The role is suitable for someone early in their PR career, with an interest in consumer technology, and some experience of working at an agency or in-house.ResponsibilitiesLead PR and influencer activity for specific Wearable products (in the first instance AirPods) across Europe, owning strategy and execution from briefings through to resultsSupport broader product PR activity across iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch and iPad, contributing to product launches, momentum campaigns and major eventsConduct proactive media and influencer outreach to secure high-quality coverage and results, bringing creative, fresh thinking to every projectCollaborate closely with UK-based PR, Product Marketing and Marcom teams to ensure an integrated approach across Apple’s Marketing organisationPartner with country PR managers across Europe to facilitate and coordinate regional projects and campaignsContribute to wider team efforts at key moments, supporting across the full European Product PR portfolio as neededMinimum QualificationsProven track record of securing media coverage and building relationships with journalists and content creatorsExperience managing influencer programmes or creator partnershipsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narrativesA creative thinker who can bring fresh ideas to campaigns and activationsComfortable working collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholdersHighly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentExperience working across European markets is a plusPreferred QualificationsApproximately 5–8 years of PR experience, either agency or in-houseA genuine passion for ideas and campaigns that connect with cultureExperience in consumer tech or retail is helpful, but not essentialAt Apple, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. As a registered Disability Confident employer, we will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal backgrounds in a manner consistent with applicable law. Learn moreAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceRole Number: 200658089-2114