Associate, Corporate Communications

Responsibilities

• Monitor the news and media landscape on a daily basis for client and sector related articles and flagging with client teams accordingly
• Support client teams in management of the day-to-day running of accounts, including coordinating deliverables and timelines, preparing agendas and action points, maintaining media lists, and developing research in a timely manner
• Contribute to the creation and management of internal and external communications materials
• Conduct in-depth background research on companies, sectors and issues to support existing client strategy and advice
• Support new business development, including feeding into pitch presentations and meeting preparation

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience of working in Corporate Communications, public relations, media relations, or financial communications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field required; advanced degree viewed favorably
• Articulate and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to a team environment
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to distill information clearly and concisely
• Excellent time management and ability to manage own tasks and deadlines
• An effective team player with a collaborative and pragmatic approach to working
• Ability to work outside typical business hours to accommodate meetings with global team members across multiple time zones.

Preferred

• Advanced degree viewed favorably