Associate, Strategic Communications Consultancy, WC2

Do you have 1-2 years’ experience in PR? 

Do you have a demonstrable interest and understanding of business and current affairs?

Are you clear-minded, ambitious and able to research, write and present pitches?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.  Our client is looking for an Associate to hit the ground running and play an integral role in building and developing communications strategies in support of some of the UK’s most high profile companies. 

What you’ll be doing day to day:

• Devising and implementing communications strategies and programmes
• Creating materials for communications, press releases, presentations etc
• Researching, news monitoring, press analysis and summaries
• Building strong relationships with clients, press and investment analysts
• Pitching stories and responding to incoming enquiries
• Researching for new business opportunities
• Developing content and presenting at pitches
• Establishing wider industry relationships

The skills you need to bring:

• Degree or equivalent
• 1-2 years of relevant industry experience
• Solid understanding of the City and financial community
• Excellent communication and written English skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Numerate with experience of working with financial information
• Strong relationship builder
• Independent, clear and creative thinker
• Desire to continually broaden knowledge and contact base
• Ability to take ownership and deliver to deadline