Senior Associate, External Communications

Overview

The Senior PR Specialist, plays an integral role in supporting the branding and promotion of the Data & Analytics (D&A) division of LSEG, working closely with the Communications Director of D&A. The individual leads the promotion of data, research, indices, reports and expertise from the company assets such as, but not limited to, FTSE Russell, Lipper, StarMine, Banking & Research, Extel, EMSR and MMD. The Senior PR Specialist will need to be able to understand key financial trends, issues and details across a range of industry sectors and financial instruments.

The successful candidate will also possess analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret complex data and analysis into straight forward messages and analysis for the media. Speed, accuracy, presentation are key attributes given that the data will have a short life span and media call with very late requests that need to be filled immediately. The role's tasks include writing and editing news releases, media pitches and research reports; liaising with media/data teams on requests; proactively identifying editorial opportunities covering print and broadcast; assembling media lists; tracking coverage; producing media coverage reports; utilizing all channels including social media; working across time zones with a global team.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with global PR counterparts to ensure consistent and appropriate messaging, as well as help implement a comprehensive data attribution plan that raises brand awareness, displaces competitors and supports the company's overall business goals

Working with our analysts and our industry-leading data, finding interesting stories for the media and responding to incoming media requests as part of a busy global press office

Handling incoming media inquiries as part of a busy press office
Writing and editing reports, media materials, briefs and media audits
Assembling media lists and cultivating strong media relations

Tracking media coverage
Planning and executing PR campaigns

Required Skills

Experience working with media and appreciation for deadlines
Strong attention to detail and high standards across all work

Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Tenacity and perseverance to get the job done
A positive attitude and a proclivity for teamwork
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Deep industry knowledge and an ability to research and appreciate trends and new industry sectors quickly

Have some understanding of the financial markets and the curiosity to learn more
Good stakeholder management
As well as working on external communications for D&A, the candidate will also be expected to support with some internal communications initiatives.

PR experience within an agency or in-house PR role; news or financial background preferred.

Bachelors degree (finance, economics, communications or public relations degree preferred)

Benefits

We are looking for intellectually curious people, passionate about the bigger picture of how technology industry is evolving, ready to ask difficult questions and deal with complicated scenarios! If you are creative and a problem solver, this is the place to be as will be supporting you to fast-forward your career!

We maximise each employee's potential through personal development through a wide range of learning tools both formal and informal. We believe in remunerating our people with competitive salaries and a range of attractive benefits such as:

• 25 days' holiday per year
• 1 additional day off for your Birthday
• Annual wellness allowance
• Share Purchase Plan
• Medical Health Insurance
• Medical Subscription (preventive medical services)
• Dental Coverage
• Life insurance
• Pillar 3 Private Pension
• Meal Vouchers
• Flexible Benefits
• Bookster
• Volunteering Events

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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