Media Relations Associate

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

The Corporate Communications team manages all communication activities for Nomura, including Media Relations, Internal Communications, Branding & Marketing and Community Affairs. As a member of the media relations team, you will play a role in promoting and protecting the reputation of the bank. We will look to you to deliver day-to-day promotion of the firm as well as developing and maintaining key relationships with journalists and people throughout the business, providing excellent media relations advice and support.

Role description

• Help compile bank-related media clips to staff daily
• Identify proactive media opportunities for key businesses and functions
• Pitch proactive story ideas to reporters
• Schedule interviews for subject matter experts
• Prepare media briefing notes
• Respond to media queries when appropriate
• Review material destined for external use
• Schedule and oversee media training
• Draft, edit, review, and distribute press releases, as required
• Liaise with the firm’s European PR Agencies
• Coordinate various media-relations activities with the Communications teams in other regions
• Coordinate with other functions within the Communications team to ensure multi-channel engagement (including owned media)
• Review and approve external engagements by Nomura spokespeople

Overall Team Support

• Schedule team calls/meetings to discuss key topics, as required
• Assist other parts of the Communications team when necessary

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• Financial communications experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A strong sense of news judgement and engagement risk
• Attention to detail, including good proof-reading skills
• Proactive and a problem solver
• Ability to navigate a large, complex organization
• Strong Computer Skills (MS Office)
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with an emphasis on journalism, communications, public relations, or English literature.

Nomura Leadership Behaviours

• Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
• Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
• Inclusion: Respect DEI, foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a 'Risk Culture' (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that while we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.