PR Executive (Banks & Media) - 40k - Global Firm - Hybrid

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a PR & Media Marketing Executive for a leading global law firm.

This proves to be a fantastic opportunity for a skilled marketer who wants to progress their career and widen their knowledge in a Global organisation that places immense value on their staff. This firm has a fantastic reputation for progressing people within the organisation.

This role is Hybrid Working (3 Days in Belfast City Centre (State of the Art Office) + 2 days Working From Home)

This is a Monday - Friday position. Permanent role.

This is an extremely exciting, and progression orientated position.

Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 + Progression Opportunities & Global Benefits Package

Responsibilities

As a Media Relations Executive, you will work closely with global team members to deliver strategic media relations in support of the firm's brand and business goals and which make the firm stand out in the minds of clients. This includes:

• Supporting the planning, execution and reporting of the media relations strategy for priority areas across the business, including supporting the banking practice and private capital teams

• Identifying themes and issues on the news agenda

• Writing compelling content for media pitches and briefing sheets as well as media releases for deals and lateral hires

• Triaging incoming media enquiries and working with people across the business, including the HR and finance teams, to source responses to journalists requests

• Supporting the London-based global media relations team with requests, arranging media interviews and roundtables, social media and tracking coverage

• Collaborating with wider marketing and communications teams globally to deliver multi-channel, impactful campaigns

• Managing suppliers, including the media monitoring agency

• Playing an active part in our media hospitality and engagement programmes, as well as building and cultivating relationships with journalists through in person meetings when in London

• Co-ordinating award entries and legal survey responses

The Ideal Person

• Proven expertise in delivering successful PR/media relations and dealing with stakeholders including communications professionals and media
• A passion for PR, relationship building and the ambition to learn from a senior team, driven to succeed, a team player and ready to take the next step to advance their career
• Experience in working in or with banks and private capital institutions is highly preferred

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath in the strictest confidence. Thanks.

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