The Organisation: 

Ellwood Atfield is delighted to share an excellent opportunity to join a highly influential trade body within the financial sector based in London. The Senior Media Manager will be responsible for responsible for developing a high-profile and effective media relations and social media programme and manging its delivery.
 
Key responsibilities: 

• Develop and execute a PR programme for the organisation
• Ensure awareness and understanding of business activities and the policy agenda to inform PR activity
• Manage the media relations programme and the press office function – forging and maintaining strong relationships with target media
• Proactively identify opportunities to generate positive news, managing rapid response to incoming enquiries and relevant external announcements
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Marketing Manager to further develop and execute an enhanced social media programme
• Support key spokespeople across the organisation
• Line manage one direct report and manage the relationship with the PR agency 

Key skills and experience required:

• Strong experience in a PR role in-house or agency, preferably in financial or professional services or within a trade/membership body
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders
• Ability to identify news angles and be across the evolving news agenda
• Experience in developing, managing and delivering effective social media activities – in particular through Twitter and LinkedIn 
• Line management experience is desirable

To apply:  
Please apply via the Ellwood Atfield website or for more information, please contact [email protected].

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