Communications - Associate

Job Description

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciateauthenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity,equity and inclusion. Fitchs Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitchs ERGs are available to connect employees with otherswithin the organization to offer professional and personal support. With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitivemarket. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey. Fitch Ratings is a leading providerof credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. Theadditional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables you to make important credit judgments with confidence. Press Officer - Associate, Corporate Communications Job Description The Fitch Group Corporate Communicationsteam is currently seeking an Associate-level candidate for a Press Officer role based in London, supporting media activities throughout EMEA. The Fitch Group Corporate Communications team is responsible for helping to protect and advance the firms reputation,through the promotion of Fitchs research, ratings and thought leadership. We frequently work with a wide variety of global media, including: top tier global print/broadcast outlets, business and trade media and national and local newspapers. The global teamis responsible for supporting all of Fitch Groups businesses spanning more than 30 countries. We seek to optimize Fitchs visibility through topical, timely and effective communications. This is a growth role with opportunities for promotion and career developmentfor the right candidate over time. As part of an integrated team, you will also work closely with specialists in marketing, internal communications, content distribution and web teams to deliver optimal visibility for a range of stakeholders. This is a fantasticopportunity to learn and develop in a fast-paced and supportive working environment. Responsibilities Partner with Senior Director on the execution and management of media relations supporting three analytical practices and businesses, with the opportunityto assume full, independent responsibility at the appropriate time. These groups are: Fitch Solutions Industry Research and Fitch Ratings Non-Bank Financial Institutions and Islamic Finance groups. Promotion of relevant new research and commentaries, handlingin-bound media enquiries and developing contact programs for senior spokespeople. Management of press lists, overflow support for team members with press release distribution and preparation of media briefings. Compilation of daily media summary for the EMEAregion. Media monitoring, measuring and reporting, including compiling ad-hoc campaign and monthly reports on media activity and results. Identify media opportunities including editorial calendars, topical themes, journalist moves and emerging trends. Partneringwith colleagues across Fitch Group Marketing (including Employee Communications, Events, Marketing, Video and Web teams) to maximize impact of media results. Contribute to writing projects, under supervision of Senior Director, including pitches, press releases,white papers and op-eds. Personal Characteristics Results-oriented self-starter with strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills. A team player who can coordinate effectively with colleagues and has the ability to maintain composure and quality work whileunder deadline in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable assuming responsibility and accountability for projects. Adept at managing self, time and priorities effectively. Qualifications: Bachelors degree. Previous communications experience in an in-house oragency role (financial services, professional services, B2B), with a clear desire to further develop a career in capital markets/financial services public relations. Familiarity with current and emerging social/digital media trends. Fitch Group is a globalleader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning. For more information please visit our websites:www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitchs credibility and reputation, our employeesmust take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflictsprior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work. Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.