Media Relations and Content Manager

Responsibilities

Supporting the head of communication with corporate comms projects, including advising the business on communication approach, developing communications plans, drafting announcements, reactive statements and Q&As, managing dissemination and supporting internal and client comms.
Development of annual media relations plan designed to enhance the brand, improve the profile of key spokespeople and manage any reputational issues
Managing media relations agencies across Europe
Handling in-bound press requests in a timely manner, including offering an advisory service to the business on how best to respond.
Developing compelling pitches to support sales and marketing priorities
Lead development of the earned-media content strategy, with a focus on news-cycle-driven content consistent with marketing and sales priorities.
Work with spokespeople, product and marketing teams to produce high-quality engaging content for media that can also be used with clients.
Contribute to the development of key spokespeople’s social media strategy, with a particular focus on content created for social media.

Required Experience

Extensive experience in journalism / media relations in the Asset Management Industry
Excellent writing skills and history writing content for tier-one media outlet
Strong knowledge of investment industry
Knowledge of European media landscape
Excellent oral and written English