Senior Media Relations Manager

Jupiter Asset Mgmt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Asset Management in London is seeking a Senior Media Relations Manager to support the Head of Media Relations in developing proactive and reactive media engagement for a leading UK asset manager.

You will lead media plans, manage the UK PR agency, advise on reputational issues and build strong relationships with journalists. The role offers a hybrid work pattern, balancing office presence with home working in a fast-moving Corporate Affairs team.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' media relations experience within financial services or a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrable experience designing and executing effective media plans aligned with business priorities.
• Excellent relationships with journalists and editors across traditional and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Head of Media relations as required.
• Develop and lead media plans to support Jupiter’s strategic priorities.
• Lead day-to-day management of UK PR agency and advise on sensitive issues.
• Maintain and develop relationships with journalists and editors at target publications.
• Assist with management of international PR agency network and media events programme.

Skills

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Writing and editing

Job description

## Senior Media Relations ManagerApply: London: Full time: Posted Today: JR576The Value of Active Minds**About Jupiter**Jupiter is one of the UK’s leading investment management companies with just over 500 employees and £73.7 billion worth of assets under management (as at 30th June 2026). Jupiter provides investment services to individual and institutional investors through mutual funds (UK unit trusts, Luxembourg SICAVs and Dublin OEICs), separately managed accounts and sub-advised funds. Jupiter has experienced a period of international growth with offices open in EMEA and APAC.The majority of our employees are based in our London office located just minutes from Victoria station which provides stair-free access from both the Underground’s Victoria line and National Rail platforms, as well as limited road crossings to the Jupiter office. Our London office was designed to encourage employees to live active, healthy lives with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for greater natural light and the benefit of a private balcony, table tennis room, cycle storage and on-site shower and locker facilities. The short distance to Green Park and St James' Park also provides employees with a natural space to relax during their lunch break and a healthy alternative to office-based meetings.We offer our UK employees a 3:2 hybrid working arrangement where Tuesdays, Thursdays and a third day of your choice are worked from the office. The other two days may be worked from home. This facilitates collaboration and allows employees to maximise productivity whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance.**Background**A rare and excitingopportunity has arisen for an experienced Media Relations Manager to join Jupiter’s Corporate Affairs team in a senior role, assisting the Head of Media Relations with proactive and reactive media engagement at one of the UK’s most iconic asset managers.**Key Responsibilities*** Deputise for Head of Media relations as required* Develop and lead media plans to support Jupiter’s strategic business priorities and capabilities* Lead day to day management of UK PR agency* Advise senior stakeholders on sensitive and/or reputational issues* Maintain and develop close relationships with journalists and editors at target publications* Assist with management of international PR agency network* Develop and organise media events programme* Assist with wider Corporate Affairs issues and projects as required**Desired Skills / Experience*** 5-7 years' media relations experience within financial services or a highly regulated environment.* Demonstrable experience designing and executing effective media plans aligned with business priorities* Experience managing reactive media enquiries at pace to deliver the best reputational outcomes* Established journalist relationships, and a sound understanding of traditional and digital media* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across a variety of audiences and channels* Demonstrable stakeholder management and influencing skills* A collaborative approach, with the ability to thrive in a friendly, but dynamic and fast-moving team**Additional Role Details*** This role is subject to the Conduct Rules set by the FCA.*Don’t meet every requirement? At Jupiter we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are interested in this role, but don’t think your experience aligns perfectly with every listed requirement in the job description, we would encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role.*