Press Officer, External Affairs

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Principles for Responsible Investment Full time

**LOCATION**: Hybrid - London, City of, UK
- **BASIS**: Full-time permanent
- **SALARY**:£47,000 - £55,000 (GBP)
- **CLOSING DATE**: 8:00pm, 3rd Mar 2024 GMT

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Support the Head of Press and Chief Sustainable Systems Officer in delivering against the team’s business plan and budget.
- Provide regular reporting to the Head of Press - who this role reports into - and Senior Press Officer as required.
- Act as the first line of contact for the press office including handling inbound media queries, facilitate media interviews for PRI’s global media audience across tier one and trade publications, produce media briefings for spokespeople.
- Draft written communications materials, including quotes, comments, statements, op-eds, and blogs, for a variety of different audiences and outlets.
- Scan the media landscape for proactive media opportunities for the PRI, including managing a press calendar of media activity.
- Oversee PRI’s media contacts database and press clippings.
- Closely work with the agencies employed by PRI on media execution.
- Help profile PRI events in the media including PRI Forums and PRI in Person.
- Work closely with Leadership Comms and the CEO Office on tactical media engagement for the CEO, including optimising the travel calendar for media interviews.
- Work closely with Head of APAC comms and local teams on press activity.
- Be an integral part of PRI’s External Affairs team, pitch in on communications activities as needed.

**Person Specification**:

- Proven track record in handling media relations, either in an agency or in-house role
- Excellent written communication skills
- Proactive interest in sustainability and responsible investment issues
- A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others & committed to fostering an inclusive working environment
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills and experience of building strong and productive relationships
- Microsoft Office skills and some experience of using media monitoring platforms
- Language skills, other than English, are desirable

The PRI is committed to offering flexibility to our employees, both formal (e.g. part-time work) and informal (e.g. a shift in hours to accommodate caring responsibilities). Please talk to us about how we could make this role flexible for you.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.



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