Senior Associate, Culture

We're growing our team at
Coldr

and looking for an entrepreneurial
Senior Associate

with a strong desire to disrupt the status quo, delivering impactful campaigns and communications that are remembered.

ABOUT US

We are an award-winning consultancy specialising in strategy, cultural marketing, communications, and social impact.  We are a diverse team of strategic storytellers who help brands grow by creating standout campaigns that purposefully include new, emerging and underserved audiences. We get under the skin of how different people live, love, work and play to breathe cultural fluency into communications strategies, earn attention, create hype and drive impact.

ABOUT YOU

Coldr seeks a highly motivated and results-oriented Senior Associate. The ideal candidate is a proven storyteller, adept at crafting compelling narratives and culturally relevant campaigns for both mainstream and underrepresented audiences. You'll have a strong track record of securing national and niche media coverage (print, digital, broadcast) and possess a deep understanding of how the media works. You'll be an adaptable, self-starter who is quick on their feet, loves words, writes powerful content and can work across teams to deliver integrated, impactful work.

HYBRID WORKING

This is a hybrid role, with team members working in our West London offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MEDIA AND INFLUENCER RELATIONS

• Confidently build and manage relationships with journalists both reactively and proactively
• Draft and distribute well-crafted press releases with minimal input
• Confidently pitch stories to national and niche media outlets
• Conduct daily media scans and deliver timely updates to clients
• Develop comprehensive media lists for clients across all sectors
• Own coverage updates and monthly reporting

SOCIAL MEDIA

• A good understanding of social media platforms, with a flair for storytelling, ensuring brand voice is consistent, engaging and distinctive across platforms

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Assist with new business pitches and communication plans
• Conduct desk research and compile insights for pitch and content development

TEAM COLLABORATION

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team and oversee account executives and interns.

PROJECT AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Serve as the owner and primary contact for specific projects
• Owns tasks independently, ensuring timely and quality delivery
• Coordinate media and influencer events
• Contribute to and assist the team with daily project management tasks, including supporting shoots and content production
• Support on brand positioning, corporate profiling and reputation management
• Guarantee timely, high-quality client reporting and clear information delivery

INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and emerging tech
• Share insights and perspectives with clients and colleagues
• Represent us at industry events and conferences

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and client interaction skills while fostering teamwork
• Passion for creativity, innovation, and a natural problem-solver
• Ability to manage up and work closely with all team members
• Exhibit excellent  project management skills
• Strong relationships with national and independent media outlets is essential

SALARY

• To £34k, dependent on experience

BENEFITS

• 36 days of leave, including four paid wellbeing days
• £100/year to spend on a day out of the office
• Individual £750 annual training allowance
• Private healthcare
• Flexitime based on core hours
• 5 days/year work from abroad

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE TEAM IS IN OUR DNA

At Coldr, diversity and inclusion are essential to creating a vibrant and innovative workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and included.

We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas that contribute to our success. If you share our values and are passionate about working in a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply for a position at Coldr.

TO APPLY

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and portfolio (if applicable)to

We are excited to hear from you.