I am working with a leading financial services agency who are seeking a media relations professional to join them. My client are open to Senior Account Manager, Account Director, Senior Account Director and Associate Director levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in media relations, with a particular focus on financial services, investment trusts, and wealth management sectors .
£50,000 - £80,000 + bonus Central London. 2/3 days per week in the office is required.
The day-to-day
Lead and manage a portfolio of PR accounts, ensuring clients’ strategic objectives are being met. Develop and implement media strategies, leveraging strong relationships with key financial, business, and trade journalists. Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivery of impactful public relations. An active approach on the accounts is crucial – from liaising with clients to speaking to the media. Mentoring team members.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development. Support growth through pitching, proposal development, and expanding existing client accounts. Provide senior counsel to clients on media strategy, issues and crisis communications, and positioning. Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and media developments in the financial sector to offer insightful advice to clients. Oversee the creation of thought leadership content, press materials, and integrated communication strategies (depending on level). Ensure client needs are being met effectively. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key financial services media and industry players. Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Key Skills
A deep understanding of the financial sector, media landscape, and corporate communications. Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strategic thinker with a results-driven approach. Ability to translate client business objectives into PR strategies. A passion for the media, including social media. Strong writing, presentation, and client relationship management skills. Service-focused and sensitive to confidential information. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance issues affecting financial services communications will be a plus
The ideal candidate
Minimum of 5+ years in Financial Services PR. Preference for candidates who understand trade press and have connections with key journalists in financial media. Preferred candidates will have experience working with listed companies, investment trusts, a deep understanding of financial calendar communications, and be able to handle both B2B and B2C communication strategies. The team values candidates who can take initiative, lead by example, and are comfortable working in a sociable, collaborative environment. Candidates from financial journalism backgrounds or with in-house experience in asset management are particularly welcome
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