Senior Media Relations Manager - Executive Director

Job Title: Senior Media Relations Manager - Executive Director
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £140,000 - £180,000

Opportunity Overview: A fantastic opportunity to join my client, one of the largest investment banks and brokerage companies, as the Senior Media Relations Manager - Executive Director.

Role Objective: We are looking for an experienced media relations professional to join our busy team. You will support the Head of Corporate Communications in providing strategic and tactical media relations advice, play a key role in developing and executing our external communication strategy to support our strategic goals.

We will look to you to deliver day-to-day promotion of the firm as well as handling reactive, sometimes challenging issues in the financial, trade and broadcast media. You will develop and maintain key relationships with journalists and stakeholders throughout the business, providing excellent media relations advice and support.


Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the Head of Corporate Communications as required in providing strategic communications advice and crisis comms counsel
* Working with colleagues across the business and the global Communications team to ensure communications alignment of global messages externally and internally
* Preparing press releases, media materials, announcements and briefing points which align to my client's global narrative and core messages
* Securing positive media coverage and supporting on award applications as needed
* Developing an excellent network of journalist contacts to ensure the strategy of the bank is effectively and accurately communicated
* Maintaining a robust governance process partnering with Compliance, IT Security, Business Continuity, Legal and Corporate Communications colleagues, ensuring all stakeholders have every opportunity to contribute in line with the strategic priorities and governance framework


Requirements:
Experience of working in financial services is a must. This is a great role for a seasoned media professional looking to take the next step up or someone looking to gain responsibility.
You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of navigating and achieving success in complex matrix organisations
Experience of working in a busy press office or agency is a must.

You'll also demonstrate:

* Proven experience in the creation and implementation of a strategic media relations plan to support global business objectives
* Plan and support senior spokespeople with effective messaging
* Experience of gaining press coverage through a range of means, such as press releases, social media, managing events, research and case studies
* A strong grasp, and interest in, political and economic issues and the financial markets
* A knowledge of key financial media and an understanding of their requirements
* Strong written and verbal communications
* Strong news sense and judgement: ability to identify story ideas and content; excellent narrative/key messaging ability
* Ability to work within team-oriented global culture, handling sensitive information under pressure
* The ability to be flexible and multi-task on a daily basis, managing ongoing projects as well as ad-hoc issues that demand immediate attention
* Excellent interpersonal, team-working and organizational skills

Don't hesitate and miss out on this opportunity!

We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.