Manager - Corporate Communications & PR

Award-winning toy and consumer products company YuMe Toys is seeking an experienced Manager, Corporate Communications / PR to join its UK-based Marketing team in London. The role is responsible for shaping and managing YuMe and Maxx Marketing’s corporate voice, overseeing PR and media relations, and protecting and elevating the company’s reputation across B2B and consumer-facing channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or media relations, ideally within consumer products, toys, licensing, or entertainment industries.
• Proven experience managing media relationships and delivering consistent PR coverage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for executive, trade, and consumer audiences.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive problem-solver mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage risk.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Sales, Creative, and senior leadership.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on occasional weekday evenings, and periodically on weekends for special events and tradeshows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with media monitoring tools is a plus.