Job Description
This is a great opportunity for a PR Account Manager, with a strong background in corporate and financial communications, to join a team of professionals with an exemplary knowledge of workings of financial markets, the media and regulators.
The team is embedded within a multidisciplinary consultancy, so there is the opportunity to work on broader communications campaigns with a diverse team of experts.
The team have an unrivalled track record handling communications for big name clients across all industry sectors, so there is the opportunity to work broadly across a blend of different clients. While the client portfolio is hugely impressive client contact is high at all levels and responsibility is given quickly to those who demonstrate the are capable operators.
The standout feature of the firm is its genuine investment and interest in its people. Training, development and support is excellent; their strong retention record is testament to this.
Responsibilities
* Working with senior team members to formulate strategies.
* Driving communications plans and the preparation of messaging materials e.g. key messages, presentations, scripts, press releases, Q&A, fact sheets.
* Daily contact with financial journalists
* Regular client contact, often acting as the first port of call and advice giver
* Mentoring junior team members
Requirements
* 2-4 years PR agency experience, or in an in-house financial and corporate communications role
* A strong interest in and knowledge of finance and investment; a thirst for news and current affairs
* Excellent written skills
* Entrepreneurial and gregarious
* Able to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities
Applicants MUST be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.