Media Relations Executive

The Value of Active Minds
 

About Jupiter

Jupiter is one of the UK's leading investment management companies with just over 500 employees and £44.3 billion worth of assets under management (as at 31st March

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 across 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

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for person with initiative and enthusiasm to join Jupiter's Media Relations team, as part of the wider Corporate Affairs function. Reporting to the Head of Media Relations, you will help to promote the firm's range of active investment strategies, and the views of our fund managers, to journalists across print, broadcast, social and digital media. There will also be an opportunity to get involved in broader corporate communications, content creation and special projects.

This is a rare opportunity to join the press office of one of the UK's most iconic asset managers—at a time of positive transformation in our corporate journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of media plans and messaging to support Jupiter's tactical and strategic business priorities
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with journalists at key publications
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with fund managers and other senior stakeholders within the business
• Anticipate and identify opportunities to proactively pitch Jupiter's capabilities and investment views to the media
• Support the management of day-to-day press enquiries/ongoing press office function
• Support on reputational issues and corporate calendar events, including Jupiter's financial results and annual report, as required
• Prepare briefing notes for spokespeople and attend media meetings
• Opportunity to lead development of our broadcast media programme
• Coordinate amplification of media content on social media
• Help to manage a network of PR agencies in the UK and international markets
• Coordinate Communications coverage and activity reporting across international markets
• Assist in the management of day-to-day budgets across all international and UK PR agencies and third-party suppliers

Desired Skills / Experience

• At least three years of relevant in-house or agency experience in a comparable role. Slightly less experienced candidates looking to grow will also be considered.
• Proven ability to write clearly and compellingly in English for media and public audiences
• Interest in further developing your career in media relations and broader corporate communications
• Excellent understanding of basic IT systems such as Word and Excel
• Established press contacts with relevant publications advantageous
• Some understanding of investment management/financial markets
• Some experience using Sharepoint, Teams & PowerPoint
• Personable and keen to connect with people
• Keen eye for detail and eagerness to learn
• Understanding of the confidential nature of the work we do
• Flexibility and can-do attitude

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.