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Communications and Brand Marketing Manager, UK and Middle East

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced communications and media relations professional to join our team, to tell inspiring and authentic stories to internal and external audiences across the globe. You bring communications expertise, curiosity, energy and creativity to help tell Autodesk's story locally.

This is an individual contributor role and you will be part of the international and customer communications team, overseeing Autodesk's communications goals for the UK and Middle East, using expertise in the local markets to adapt our global communications strategy for local relevancy.

You will also partner with the global brand team, being a local brand ambassador for Autodesk.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of International and Customer Communications, you will be associated with one of our UK offices, with the option of our hybrid-remote work policy.

Responsibilities

• Improve Autodesk's external communications programme for the UK and Middle East, accomplishing proactive PR campaigns to support main moments and events

• Be the main contact for the local communications agency supporting execution of the strategic communications plan

• Partner with Autodesk's global communications teams to deliver company-wide messaging and updates on the regions

• Use industry knowledge to bring local insights to global messaging, supporting local spokesperson media training and briefing opportunities

• Engage partners to uncover local customer story opportunities to bring our key messages to life, and assess their impact to be told globally by Autodesk

• Measure the effectiveness of campaigns and be the strategic partner to local sales and account-based marketing, gathering insights on local customer challenges, our priorities and industry themes, to support the country's unique communications needs and add value through external communications and thought leadership content

• Work cross-functionally with government affairs to support and amplify local programs, such as hosting elected officials and amplifying engagements with press

• Support global brand team with roll out of localised brand campaigns, enablement and brand training

• Manage a budget and agency partners

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in communications or public relations related field

• Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism; or equivalent work experience

• Experience working in local market (UK and/or Middle East)

• Experience adapting communications strategy for local market trends, customer needs, competitive landscape, and cultural nuances

• You are strategic and creative, comfortable debating and promoting your ideas

• Working knowledge of current content marketing, social media, PR, experiential marketing and brand activation trends and best practices

• Ability to travel internationally 10-15% of the time, and travel to the office for meetings, brainstorming and internal stakeholder liaison

• Experience working for a multinational organisation and understanding of Autodesk's business and experience with cloud software companies

• English fluency required

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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