Vice President Media Relations recruitment
Key responsibilities
- Devise and implement a strategy to raise the profile of JPMAM’s investment trust and institutional businesses in the UK national, personal finance, trade and institutional media, working closely with the sales and marketing organisations on integrated campaigns
- Also support the London-based global institutional business ( including insurance, Strategy group and sovereigns) working with English language pan-European and global publications
- Project manage significant events e.g. product launches
- Build on and improve a network of media contacts ensuring a pro-active system of providing regular information on the company’s products and the development of its business
- Maintain a programme of relationship building with key national and trade journalists, for leading spokespeople
- Provide strategic communications counsel to the UK management committee
- Increase awareness of media relations activities and their contribution to business development, amongst senior management
- Undertake or commission thought leadership projects/research/surveys to position the company on leading industry issues
- Effectively manage third party suppliers (PR agencies, media evaluation, database providers)
- Deputise for Head of Corporate Communications where necessary
- Liaise with European colleagues and other LOBs as necessary
- Provide relevant reporting to the relevant business heads
Candidate background
Sound experience in the area of media relations, and a well established network of business and financial journalists
Good understanding of the UK financial services industry and in particular, the asset management industry
Excellent written skills
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively across the business and influence senior management
Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and is able to work without close supervision
Expertise in social media preferred
February 4, 2012
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