Communications & Media Relations Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Paid Media role at Bjak. London · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £38,520–£45,000.
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What you'll do
- Set the global communications direction and shape the company’s messaging, positioning and product stories
- Pitch media angles and build journalist relationships to win coverage across technology, business and mainstream outlets
- Write and edit releases, announcements, company updates and communications for executives
- Prepare founders and executives for interviews, conferences and public appearances, and plan communications for launches and milestones
- Track press coverage, coordinate consistent messaging across teams, and help handle crises and reputation issues
What you bring
- You have worked in PR, corporate communications or media relations at technology companies
- You bring strong writing and editing skills, including explaining complex products clearly
- You have journalist connections in technology and business, plus experience communicating product launches or major announcements
- You can work directly with founders and senior leaders, make sound narrative choices and operate independently with little direction
Who this fits
This hands-on manager role suits someone comfortable writing, pitching and advising senior leaders directly. The role is based in London and hybrid, with independent work expected in a fast-moving setting.
From the employer
About ActAI
There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes, tasks, calendar and they're not AI-native. Our mission is to build proactive applications for anyone in the world, who are not used to complex prompting. We aim to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows, with minimal to no prompting.
Our first application is an agent-first mobile communication app. We believe building applications that users use daily for communication, coordination and collaboration needs will help integrate AI into their lives. The net effect is to eliminate misinformation, achieve low coordination costs, enable high quality tasks and collaboration at scale with minimal or little prompting.
About the Role
We're looking for a communications leader who can help shape how ActAI is introduced to the world.
You will develop our external narrative, work closely with founders and leadership, build relationships with global media, and ensure every public communication reflects the quality and ambition of the company.
This is a hands-on role. You'll be writing, editing, pitching stories, preparing announcements and working directly with senior leaders on communications strategy.
What You Will Be Doing
Develop and execute ActAI's global communications strategy.
Build relationships with technology, business and mainstream media.
Develop media angles and proactively secure high-quality press coverage.
Write and edit press releases, announcements, company updates and executive communications.
Shape company messaging, positioning and product narratives.
Prepare founders and executives for media interviews, conferences and public appearances.
Develop communication plans around product launches, partnerships and major company milestones.
Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities to strengthen ActAI's brand.
Work closely with product, recruiting and leadership teams to ensure consistent external messaging.
Support crisis communications and reputation management when required.
What You Will Need
Experience in PR, corporate communications or media relations within technology companies.
Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to explain complex products clearly.
Strong relationships with technology and business journalists.
Experience managing communications for product launches or major announcements.
Excellent judgement and ability to develop compelling narratives.
Comfortable working directly with founders and senior leadership.
Able to operate independently in a fast-moving environment with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and high standards for quality.
How We Work
The best products in the world are built by small, highly capable teams. We operate with high talent density, fast execution speed, and strong ownership. We care deeply about product quality, clear thinking, and practical execution.
This is a hands-on environment. Everyone is expected to contribute directly, operate independently, and make good decisions under ambiguity. Our goal is to build products that are genuinely useful to billions of people globally.
Interview Process
If there appears to be a fit, the process typically includes interviews and a written assessment.
Applications are reviewed directly by our team. Interviews may be conducted virtually and/or onsite depending on location.
We value speed, clarity, and direct communication throughout the process.
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