Global PR Manager

Job Overview
Date posted
8 October, 2026
Experience
+8 years
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
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About the role

The Global PR Manager will lead our international PR strategy, strengthen GCS’s authority across priority markets and turn our expertise, research and market intelligence into relevant media opportunities.

We are looking for someone who understands that great PR is not about the number of mentions. It is about being part of the right conversations, in the right markets, with the right message.

Key responsibilities

Strategy, Media & Thought Leadership

  • Develop and execute the global PR strategy across priority markets, including the UK, US, GCC, Europe and Latin America.
  • Build strong relationships with journalists, editors and relevant media, generating high-quality earned opportunities including interviews, expert commentary, features, podcasts and contributed articles.
  • Identify timely stories, market developments and newsworthy angles where GCS can provide expertise and informed commentary.
  • Turn GCS research, Global Intelligence Unit insights, indexes and proprietary data into compelling media stories and PR campaigns.
  • Develop media strategies around major research launches, company initiatives and relevant industry developments.

Spokespeople & PR Content

  • Position senior leadership and internal experts for interviews, media commentary, podcasts, conferences and relevant industry opportunities.
  • Prepare talking points, briefing materials and key messages for spokespeople.
  • Oversee press releases, pitches, media kits, company profiles and other external PR materials.
  • Ensure external communications are accurate, relevant and adapted to different markets and audiences.

Global PR Management

  • Manage PR priorities, workflows and day-to-day activities across the function.
  • Coordinate internal PR resources, regional professionals, agencies and external partners.
  • Manage PR tools, media monitoring platforms and databases.
  • Manage the global PR budget and evaluate agencies and partners based on quality, relevance and results.

Reputation & Performance

  • Monitor relevant industry developments and support sensitive or reputational communications when required.
  • Track the quality, authority and geographic balance of media coverage.
  • Report on PR activity, media opportunities, market performance and budget, maintaining clear visibility for Marketing leadership.

Essential skills

  • Strong international international PR experience.
  • Proven ability to secure high-quality media coverage.
  • Excellent news judgement and storytelling skills.
  • Experience managing agencies, partners, and budgets.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working across multiple markets.

Our offer

GCS offers a competitive compensation aligned with the relevant market, the candidate’s experience, and professional demonstrated track record.

GCS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

GCS is a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse and highly dynamic environment, within an expanding industry landscape.

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