Marketing and PR Specialist

An exciting role as a Marketing  and PR Specialist has come become available at an established wealth investment company.

Responsibilities

• Manager the brand, content and internal marketing for the group
• In collaboration with the Group’s public relations (PR) agency identify topics for press releases in support of the PR strategy and wider business objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with key spokespersons
• Schedule interviews and ensure spokespersons receive the necessary training, support, and briefs timeously
• Edit content for release
• Manage the approval process of media releases
• Update the media sections on the necessary website(s)
• Keep the business informed about media activity, by sending out alerts before interviews
• Manage the PR schedule
• Plan and coordinate communication and public relations activities
• Copy edit and proofread all content
• Manage the design of content
• Manage content updates on all group websites
• Conceptualise, manage and coordinate video productions across all strategies
• Project manage bi-annual CEO message to the company and clients
• Create content to support marketing initiatives, such as website articles post events
• Manage specialised reports – such as the environmental, social and corporate governance report
• Effectively drive and maintain brands across the group
• Facilitate internal company announcements
• Assist with events – especially where PR is a requirement
• Facilitate auction items for charity events

Requirements

• Honours degree in English Literature, Journalism, Media Studies or Marketing, or equivalent in marketing experience
• Five years’ experience in a marketing environment, preferably within financial services
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programmes, digital tools and platforms and design related software