The opportunity

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Major international financial services business based in London is looking for a Media Relations Manager.

The post-holder will build and protect the organisation’s reputation. You will play a critical role in the development and delivery of the team’s wider communications strategy and plans, taking a lead role in driving forward proactive corporate campaigning.

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Main responsibilities

• Deliver corporate messaging and devise and implement Media Relations programmes and strategies
• Liaise with and provide counsel to internal stakeholders on potential issues which could affect the organisation’s reputation
• Provide media training for senior internal colleagues to act as company spokesperson
• Take part in and oversee the smooth running of an out-of-hours press service
• Accountable as company representative at press briefings and external events, such as conferences and trade shows

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Key skills and experience required

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• Proven experience of developing, planning, executing and achieving communications strategies and objectives, and of campaigning     in the media.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the media, with proven experience of day-to-day media liaison
• Excellent external stakeholder management
• Able to manage complex media issues
• Financial services or insurance sector experience is essential

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For more information and to apply

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This search is being led by Olivia Grant. To apply for this role, please click on the “Apply for this role” button and submit your CV (in word format) via the online application. Alternatively, please email your CV to olivia.g@ellwoodatfield.com.

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