Media Relations Associate - Markets & Economics

Meraki Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent in London is seeking a Markets 360 Communications Officer – Associate to lead media activity for Markets 360 Strategy & Economics, highlighting economists' research to financial, business, and broadcast media. You will develop media strategy, build journalist relationships, pitch research, and coordinate interviews, while coordinating with UK/Group Communications and economists.

This role requires 2+ years in PR or media relations, strong media instincts, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in PR, communications or media relations.
• Strong hands-on media relations with journalists.
• Proven ability to pitch stories and spokespeople.
• Broadcast experience or producer contacts is valuable.
• Financial services or regulated sector background preferred.
• Able to interpret complex financial information and identify angles.
• Highly organised with multiple deadlines and admin detail.
• Energetic, proactive and commercially minded with a proactive approach.
• Agency experience welcomed for in-house move.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the media strategy for Markets 360.
• Build relationships with financial journalists and broadcast producers.
• Pitch research and senior spokespeople to TV, radio and print.
• Handle reactive journalist enquiries and respond within 30–60 minutes.
• Coordinate media interviews with briefing documents, diary management and logistics.
• Distribute key research and quarterly previews around major events such as Bank of England and ECB announcements.
• Maintain media contacts, forward planners and coverage trackers.
• Work closely with economists and UK/Group Communications teams.
• Support digital and social activity where appropriate.

Skills

Media relations

Pitching stories

Broadcast experience

Financial services

Stakeholder management

Job description

Meraki Talent in London is seeking a Markets 360 Communications Officer – Associate to lead media activity for Markets 360 Strategy & Economics, highlighting economists' research to financial, business, and broadcast media. You will develop media strategy, build journalist relationships, pitch research, and coordinate interviews, while coordinating with UK/Group Communications and economists.

This role requires 2+ years in PR or media relations, strong media instincts, and the ability to work