Media Relations Lead, Retail & Wealth (8 months)

Join us as a Media Relations Lead, Retail and WealthWorking in a busy, high profile media relations team, you''ll play a key role in promoting the reputation of the bankWe''ll look to you to lead the delivery of innovative, proactive media campaigns, while maintaining excellent contact with banking and business journalists from across the key national outletsAs a spokesperson for the bank across a range of matters, you''ll gain valuable exposure as you make sure the bank’s strategy is effectively and accurately communicatedOur Media Relations team operates within a hybrid working model, which is why we''re open to applicants across the UK, with occasional travel to our London officeWe''re offering this role for a period of eight months, and this role could also be available as a job share opportunityWhat you\''ll do

In this creative role, you’ll provide excellent media advice and creative ideas to support to senior stakeholders. By acting as a lead of retail and wealth, you’ll not only deliver multi-channel media campaigns, but will also decide which media stories to run and when, using your judgment of the wider public news agenda.Additionally, you’ll be:Establishing strong internal networks and relationships with key external stakeholders, particularly consumer journalistsManaging multiple high profile news storiesPreparing press releases and media materials which align to the bank’s narrative and core messagingSecuring positive media coverage for the bank across a range of media outletsThe skills you\''ll need

We’ll be looking for you to have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at senior level. You’ll have experience of dealing with the media and PR, from origination of PR campaigns through to delivery and will have good knowledge of IT programmes and media databases.You’ll also need:Strong leadership and people management skillsProven experience in creating and delivering creative and innovative campaignsExperience of gaining press coverage through a range of means, such as press releases, social media and managing eventsKnowledge of social media and digital engagementA strong grasp of political and economic ..... full job details .....