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This is an exciting opportunity to join RBC BlueBay, investment management business of RBC Global Asset Management, on a 6-month Fixed term contract as an Associate Director, External Communications. This role supports external communications across EMEA APAC, but also supports award submissions and executive communications, including personal social media accounts.
Job Responsibility:
Manage media relations activities: draft / review press releases and manage sign-off procedures
Direct media enquiries to relevant spokespeople, assisting with written responses to media requests and collate press coverage
Establish and build relationships with both spokespeople and key journalists (tier one and trade press) to aid efforts at proactive media engagement. This includes briefing, facilitating, and managing media interactions
Keep abreast of news cycle, spotting tactical opportunities to raise the firm’s profile, leverage spokesperson expertise and promote key products
Manage day-to-day activities with suite of PR agencies (UK, Germany, Italy, Nordics) and attend PR agency meetings and calls
Proactively pitch to Iberian press according to business priorities in the region
Be responsible for the maintenance of the RBC BlueBay Awards log, draft and manage the submissions process for awards entered by RBC BlueBay
Promote key press coverage internally and on RBC BlueBay website (liaising with PR agencies and digital agencies)
Where necessary, cover the Associate Director, Communications and Engagement with drafting, editing, and sending internal communications and intranet updates
Requirements:
Strong background and experience in external communications
Experience of working in financial services, preferably within investment management
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
PR agency experience
What we offer:
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Opportunities to work with the best in the field
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services