Will Mcmanus Email & Phone Number

Bristol, Gb

Bath, United Kingdom

Managing media relations and PR for the University of Bath, with a focus on the Faculty of Engineering and Design, related institutes (inc IAAPS and the Institute for Sustainability) and research centres.Providing consultation and media training to colleagues across the faculty and wider University, including board members.Producing proactive communications including the successful Research with Impact campaign (videos, podcasts, long-form Shorthand online content), regular press releases on new research, funding, company spinouts, student teams, rankings successes and the wider organisation.Translating complex research papers in areas including chemical, mechanical, electrical engineering and architecture into coverage-generating news stories, online and social media content on topics including cultured 'lab grown' meat, sustainable replacements for palm oil, 3D printed knee replacements, 'lab on chip' diagnostic devices, detecting disease outbreaks by monitoring wastewater, future heatwave predictions, and refugee shelter design.Working with local, national and international journalists, producers and broadcast agencies to get expert comment from Bath researchers into key print, online and broadcast media.Collaborating with colleagues from other universities, funding bodies and regional and national government to co-ordinate professional partnership announcements and related content.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Managing eCRM / email campaigns for Nissan GB.

London, United Kingdom

Managing social media activity for Mercedes-Benz Vans UK.Managing a social content calendar, paid media campaigns and community management, and leading on client account management.

Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom

Senior Account Manager on Nissan Europe account. Devising and managing PR, events and content projects.- Managed the creation of the largest structure ever drawn with 3D printer pens to celebrate the launch of the Nissan Qashqai Black Edition- Managed the celebration of the 10th birthday of the Nissan Qashqai – Europe's best-selling crossover- Supported Nissan PR activities including the launch of Nissan Futures events- Liaised with partner agencies across Europe to align PR activity

Epsom, Surrey

Managing Toyota's social media content in the UK, from daily publishing schedules for Twitter and Facebook to large projects and partnerships.Working with agencies and other Toyota businesses globally to co-ordinate communication of key messages. Consulting and ensuring best practice within social on marketing campaigns, partnerships including sponsorship of Vevo's VVV music show and brand partnership with England Cricket.

Epsom, Surrey

Set up and led Toyota and Lexus's best-in-industry community management team.Managed content publishing and community engagement across all social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Linkedin.Introduced a highly successful weekend and extended hours community management programme, increasing engagement and improving customer service. Worked with teams across the Toyota UK business and its network of 200 retailers to monitor and answer customer questions and maintain high standards of service.Managed social media content for Toyota'a sponsorship of Red Nose Day 2014, contributing to raising more than £800,000 for the charity. Our comprehensive coverage and entertaining content earned Toyota a 24% share of voice among the Red Nose Day partner brands.In November 2014, Toyota GB's Twitter presence was described as 'miles ahead of the field'​ in an Auto Trader / BirdSong study. Toyota won the Auto Express Social Media Award 2015, as the best car brand on social media.

Epsom, United Kingdom

Created social media content for Toyota and Lexus in the UK, with a particular focus on managing Wordpress brand blogs. Produced news, features, product guides and general interest content, improving sentiment and engagement, and delivering traffic to main brand sites.Managed video and photo shoots and live reporting from events, product launches and motor shows.

Epsom, Surrey

Epsom, Surrey

London, United Kingdom

Launched and managed a new car review website. Researching, producing and scheduling content including video, podcast and live event reports. Trained colleagues in online publishing (Rhythmyx CMS). Used social media tools to promote work, run online Q&As and boost subscriber numbers.Worked with partner organisations across Europe (International Consumer Research and Testing) to deliver a comprehensive car-testing program.

London, United Kingdom

Researched and wrote exclusive news stories, features and investigations for magazine and website. Edited the news section of Auto Express magazine.Commissioned, managed and edited freelance work and briefed photographers.

Andover, Hampshire

Reported a variety of local news, leading the paper’s court and local government stories. Earned NCE senior reporting qualification.

Ba (Hons), Multi Media Journalism

2:1, Bournemouth University 2003-2006 During the three-year NCTJ-accredited course I was trained in news and feature writing, editing.

Education record

A-levels 2002 AS-levels 2001 GCSEs 2000