Our client is an innovative, growing financial services firm who are seeking a PR/ Communications specialist to join their team on an initial 12month contract with potential to extend/ convert to perm.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of dealing with the media, writing articles, pitching ideas to journalist and demonstrate their ability to contribute to business growth.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Accelerate and execute public relations strategy.
- Deliver broader growth strategies, including proactive and reactive pitching.
- Manage activities that help amplify the brand and drive new client growth by developing existing and new channels through relevant stakeholders including the media.
- Deep dive into market research and customer segmentation to increase brand awareness and client retention.
- Cultivating a community around the brand, focusing on fostering meaningful connections and driving engagement among existing clients.
- Demonstrated experience and highly passionate about PR and Communications.
- Extensive network of journalists across a wide range of publications in and outside of finance.
- Relevant degree qualification.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, enjoy storytelling and experience in adapting communications to meet the needs of different audiences.
- Understanding of financial products.
- Maintain a high degree of relevant knowledge and education by staying up to date with best practices and current industry trends.