We are looking for a smart and creative communications professional, with a go-getter attitude to join our Corporate Communications team in London. You will be a key member of the Communications team at AB, responsible for executing internal communications messaging for EMEA as well as assisting in major EMEA PR initiatives to deliver high-impact results, along with supporting media initiatives in APAC. You will report into the Director of Communications for EMEA.

This is a varied role as the position will support AB’s internal communications themes and tasks, including firm-wide Town Halls. They will be responsible for local digital signage and the curation and execution of the AB’s EMEA newsletter, as well as assisting with the messaging across AB’s corporate social media channels working closely with the Head of EMEA.

This person will assist in the execution of the day-to-day Media Relations strategy within EMEA, aligned to marketing and distribution goals across the region. This requires working closely with the local sales and marketing teams, while providing regular updates to the Head of EMEA Marketing.

Additionally, the individual will aid with reviewing the communications outreach in APAC alongside the Director of Communications for EMEA. The media/marketing team based in APAC will execute the day-to-day activities, but this individual will overview content and campaigns to ensure positioning and messaging is aligned globally.

This role includes cultivating and managing media relationships with top-tier, trade outlets, supporting dynamic and innovative campaigns that elevate AB’s thought leadership and expertise. In addition to, and working closely with, portfolio managers to shape and communicate their message to external audiences. While this role sits within Corporate Communications, it will work collaboratively across a broad range of Strategic Business Units and departments globally.  

RESPONSIBILTIES

No day is the same in this role. Within it you will work across Internal Communications promoting the firm’s culture, Social Media, and Media Relations:

Support Town Hall and Internal Communications efforts as needed, liaising with Head of EMEA on key messages to deliver Support digital signage in London offices across the globe,Curate, draft, and deliver AB EMEA’s newsletter to promote firm news and culture, working with the Head of EMEA on areas of focusLiaise with Head of EMEA on key messages to deliver Assist and support in developing strategies and executing proactive media strategiesDay-to-day frontline media relations including cultivating and managing relationships with key news outlets and journalistsWork closely with portfolio managers and senior leadership, both locally and globally, to better communicate their message to external audiencesReview messaging and outreach for the APAC regionCommunicating with marketing and sales team on updates and ensuring strategies are alignedMonitor the news for industry/market trends and developmentsWrite collateral for media events/interviews (e.g. backgrounders, talking points, press releases, pitches, etc.)Collaborate with editorial and marketing departments to develop thought leadershipConsistently monitor, evaluate and inform the team on the latest trends and news cycleIdentify opportunities to grow our media presenceWork with analytics to provide timely and informative reportingCreating content for social media channels and helping with daily posts and monthly campaigns 

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s Degree3-5 years' related experience in either in-house or agency media relations experienceExcellent communication, organizational, and project management skillsExperience in building and executing media campaignsWill have a good relationship with key trade journalistsProven ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environmentAbility to build partnerships both in-person and virtuallyDemonstrated ability to be a flexible, proactive, creative problem-solver and self-starterAbility to speak with courage and conviction and hold others to deadlinesAffinity for corporate communicationsAbility to effectively collaborate with colleagues and subject matter experts in a matrixed environment

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

We’re looking for a strategic, energetic, collaborative, self-starter with a love for all things communications. Specifically, we’re looking for:

Strong foundational knowledge of financial services industry and an interest to learn moreOutstanding organizational, written, and verbal communication skillsAble to communicate clearly and succinctly to senior leadership and key stakeholdersConfidence interacting daily with members of news publicationsAbility to deliver high quality work in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentDesire to translate key strategic business or financial issues into clear, accessible messages that resonates with media, influencers, clients, and prospectsAble to think and act quickly, analytically, and creatively to accommodate dynamic business environmentExcellent external relationship building skillsHighly collaborative individualProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteExpertise in media pitching and writing press releases,Creating compelling social contentWorking knowledge of PR tech applications, including Roxhill, Signal AI and Meltwater

ABOUT THE TEAM
Corporate Communications is a nimble, global team responsible for telling the story of AllianceBernstein: our business, our people, our culture, and our firm's accomplishments. Corporate Communications is responsible for all internal and external corporate messaging, including but not limited to: executive messaging, media strategy and public relations, employee intranet, digital signage, crisis communications, and reputation management. The team also manages AB’s corporate social media channels, overseeing strategy, content, creation, and execution of campaigns, in addition to oversight of company website’s corporate content.

Company Overview:

AllianceBernstein (AB) is a global investment-management firm providing industry-leading research and investment solutions through a combination of innovation, intellectual curiosity and relentless ingenuity. We offer high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional and individual investors worldwide. Our clients include some of the world's top institutions as well as private-wealth clients and retail investors. Through close partnerships with our clients, we collaborate on investment strategies across regions and sectors to inspire innovative thinking and deliver superior outcomes.

We invest in our people and in the communities in which we operate, and we celebrate our diversity to showcase what makes us unique. We offer our talent the opportunity to grow professionally while working on cutting-edge ideas and outcomes in a global culture that operates as a tight-knit community.

People of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria. 

London, UK