Job Description
Content Manager
Department: Communications
Location: Soho, London (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in office)
About the Team
The Communications team works to develop PPL’s profile and reputation in the UK and internationally, shaping how music licensing and the importance of fair pay for performers and recording rightsholders is understood around the world.
What you’ll be doing:
As Content Manager you’ll shape and deliver high-quality content across web, campaigns and corporate publications, combining strategic thinking with a sharp eye for detail and delivery.
Working closely with teams across PPL and external partners, you’ll create clear, accurate and user‑focused content for internal and external audiences, translating complex or sensitive information into accessible copy that performs well. You’ll set direction for owned channels – particularly the website – advise stakeholders, including senior leaders, and manage workflows and approvals. This role would also suit someone in corporate communications looking to move into a more writing‑led, non media‑facing position.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, deliver and own an integrated owned-content strategy for PPL, aligned with organisational objectives
Own the PPL website, including setting web content strategy, driving SEO best practice, publishing content and managing the CMS
Draft and edit a range of content for the website, distilling complex subject matter into customer-friendly copy
Manage delivery of corporate communications assets, including drafting the Annual Review, half-year company summaries, corporate publications and senior leadership speeches for the Annual General Meeting
Support corporate announcements, campaigns and senior leadership messaging
Act as the primary editorial interface between internal subject-matter experts and external digital and web agencies
Manage timelines, drafts, approvals and final sign-off across multiple contributors
Act as the corporate brand guardian, ensuring quality control across materials and protecting the brand voice
Analyse web content performance and be accountable for implementing continuous improvement
Lead content reviews during website updates and refreshes
To always display your commitment to PPL’s company vision and values. This includes leading from the front, maximising opportunities and operating in a genuine, honest and open way throughout all activities
About You
This is a mid-level role, the successful candidate will be an experienced communications professional with strong writing and editorial judgement, alongside hands-on digital capability. You’ll have proven ability to draft, edit and maintain high-quality website content, with the confidence to advise on tone, clarity and structure.
Key Requirements:
Excellent written English
Experience with WordPress and website management
Knowledge of web design, including HTML and CSS
Experience working with a CMS
Ability to translate technical or specialist subject matter into accessible communications
Experience across digital, corporate and leadership channels
Track record of delivering corporate publications and campaigns
Excellent project and stakeholder management
Next steps: Please submit a covering letter along with your application referencing some recent examples of your work.
Why work at PPL?
When you join us at PPL, you’ll become part of a community united by a love for music and a mission to make a difference, by championing music rights. Some key perks include:
Hybrid working and Flexible working hours
Work from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year
Early finishes on Fridays in the summer months
Private medical insurance, life assurance and health cash plan
Annual allowance to claim back funds spent your favourite music activity
Free healthy breakfasts and fresh fruit every day
Exclusive retail and gym discounts to boost your wellbeing
Season ticket loans
Regular socials and music industry related events
Annual bonus (non-contractual)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity at PPL:
At PPL, we believe in fairness and in creating a work environment that respects all lived experiences. We are proud to represent musicians and performers from every section of society and are committed to cultivating a workplace where feel welcome and happy in a safe and trusted space.
