Job Description
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of our Group communications programme with a focus on media relations. They will actively seek opportunities to promote the Group, its business divisions, products and services in the media, and build understanding of what we do. The individual will also provide media relations advice to leaders across the business and have the ability to develop positive relationships.
They will act as a spokesperson for LSEG and also help coordinate PR activities such as drafting press releases, FAQs, key messages, by-lined articles and other written materials to a high standard. They will collaborate with colleagues around the world to ensure media enquiries are handled efficiently and help manage any reactive issues.
The individual will have experience of working to short timeframes and be able to organise their workloads accordingly. They will be encouraged to partner with others to develop innovative approaches and work together to deliver better outcomes. They will have good relationships with journalists and the ability to adapt the message to meet the needs of different audiences.
We work closely with other teams within LSEG including Internal Communications, Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy, Marketing, Investor Relations, Legal and People teams to deliver a coordinated communications approach.
Business and sector expertise
They will be able to demonstrate a track record in PR/communications with experience of operating in a fast-paced environment, for a PR agency or in house team. And good media relations experience with a particular focus on financial and business media. They will also have an interest in best practice use cases and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve processes.
Career Stage:
Senior Associate
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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