Communications & PR Associate

Morgan McKinley; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in London is seeking an experienced Communications & Media Relations Manager to lead the media strategy for our Markets and Economics business, raising the profile of senior spokespeople and research across UK and international media, with emphasis on broadcast.

You will work with senior stakeholders to develop compelling media campaigns, identify opportunities and ensure consistent, high-quality messaging.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and delivering strategic media campaigns.
• Strong media relations with established journalist contacts, especially across broadcast.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience in financial services or banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic media relations plan aligned to business priorities.
• Build relationships with journalists across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Raise profiles of senior spokespeople and market insights.
• Collaborate with international teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Monitor media trends to inform strategy.
• Ensure communications meet high ethical standards.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Broadcast media

Stakeholder engagement

C-suite communication

Media campaigns

Job description

An international financial services organisation is looking for an experienced Communications & Media Relations Manager to lead the media strategy for a high-profile Markets and Economics business.

This is a strategic communications role, focused on raising the profile of senior spokespeople, economic research and key business priorities across UK and international media, with a particular emphasis on broadcast.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, communications colleagues and business leaders to develop compelling media campaigns, identify opportunities and ensure consistent, high-quality messaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic media relations plan aligned to business priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, particularly across broadcast media.
• Raise the profile of senior spokespeople, research and market insights through targeted media engagement.
• Identify and manage key media opportunities, announcements and campaigns.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including C-suite audiences, to develop effective communications.
• Collaborate with UK, European and international communications teams to maximise opportunities and ensure consistent messaging.
• Monitor media trends and market intelligence to inform communications strategy.
• Support wider corporate communications activity and contribute to the organisation's overall reputation and profile.
• Ensure all communications activity meets high professional and ethical standards.

About You

You will be an experienced communications professional with:

• Proven experience developing and delivering strategic communications and media campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of media relations, with established journalist and broadcast contacts.
• Excellent understanding of corporate communications, branding and audience engagement.
• Experience working within banking, financial services, investment or another complex corporate environment.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and strong personalities, including C-suite audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• A collaborative, commercially minded approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.