Media Communications Officer
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Job Description
Media Communications Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Press Officer with 35 years of experience in media relations to join our team in Milan Italy. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the Italian financial media landscape as well as international markets with a proven track record in managing press activities in dynamic fast-paced environments. Experience in communication agencies handling a client portfolio across industries and financial institutions is a strong advantage.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic professional who thrives under pressure capable of managing multiple activities within a small local team while collaborating seamlessly with colleagues across a multinational structure. Adaptable proactive and confident they will ensure consistent high-quality outcomes across all communications initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft edit and distribute press releases and articles in both Italian and English.
- Manage daily media monitoring and prepare press reviews.
- Handling enquiries from journalists and other media contacts.
- Organise and coordinate press conferences and media interviews.
- Support the drafting of thought leadership articles speeches and opinion pieces briefing dossiers write speeches for C-level spokespersons.
- Liaise with the industry stakeholders (Regulator Treasury industrys Associations) and coordinate communications strategies when necessary.
- Support the companys social media pages ensuring consistent and engaging content.
- Coordinate communication activities across different business lines and external stakeholders.
- Coordinating with other communications teams both internally and externally.
- Support media engagement during corporate events including occasional travel within Italy and abroad.
- Ensure alignment and consistency in messaging even in rapidly changing circumstances.
Requirements
- 35 years of proven experience in media relations ideally within the financial sector.
- Strong knowledge of Italian financial media and journalists.
- Previous experience in communication agencies.
- Excellent written and spoken Italian and English; international experience is a plus.
- Solid understanding of capital markets and financial topics.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Team player with a flexible and adaptable mindset comfortable working in a small local team while also being fully integrated into a multinational team
- Availability to travel when required.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Fully independent in report writing and excellent drafting skills.
- Excellent ability to think analytically and innovatively.
- Capabilities to clearly efficiently and effectively conceptualise ideas and approaches.
- Ability to negotiate at all levels in a multicultural and multilingual environment
- Capacity to focus on priorities to organise work and to meet deadlines.
University degree in Communications International Relations Political Science or other relevant field.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race gender age citizenship religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.
Additional Information
This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks projects.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
