Core Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Press and Corporate Communications and the Director / Interim Director of Communications in delivering the team’s plan and priorities.
• Help manage the day-to-day press office, acting as a first point of contact for inbound media enquiries and ensuring requests are assessed, prioritised and handled effectively.
• Coordinate media interviews and other engagement with international, national and specialist publications.
• Prepare clear, concise media briefings and supporting materials for PRI spokespeople.
• Draft and edit communications materials, including quotes, comments, statements, opinion pieces, blogs and media pitches, for different audiences and outlets.
• Monitor the media landscape and identify timely, proactive opportunities to communicate the PRI’s work and expertise.
• Maintain the press calendar, media contact database and media monitoring records, and support regular reporting on press activity and coverage.
• Work closely with the PRI’s external communications agencies to coordinate and deliver media activity.
• Support media engagement around PRI events, including the PRI’s global conference, PRI in Person.
• Work with Leadership Communications and the CEO Office to support tactical media engagement for the CEO, including identifying appropriate interview opportunities linked to executive travel.
• Partner with regional Markets teams to support local and regional media activity.
• Build productive relationships with PRI subject specialists and help translate technical work into clear, relevant media opportunities.
• Contribute flexibly to wider Communications team priorities and activities when required.

Person Specification & Selection Criteria

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences.
• Professional experience in media relations, gained in an in-house communications team, agency, press office or similar environment.
• Experience handling media enquiries and coordinating interviews, briefings or other media activity.
• Sound editorial judgement and the ability to identify relevant and timely media opportunities.
• Ability to understand complex or technical subjects and communicate them clearly and accessibly.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, with experience building productive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to fast-moving requests.
• A collaborative and consultative approach, with a commitment to contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Confident using Microsoft 365 applications and media monitoring, contact management or related communications platforms.
• An interest in responsible investment, sustainable finance, investment or related policy issues is desirable.
• Language skills, other than English, are desirable.

We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.

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.