Renaissance Innovation Labs facilitates technology experiments from ideation through formation of business units, and all the way to translating solutions to enterprise.
- 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
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