The media and analyst relations specialist has several key roles: Press office function, including press list development and maintenance, forward feature, tracking and research. Press release distribution and management. Interview selling and management, Article selling and management,
Hot topic and issues tracking and to Develop and maintain an analyst relations programme.
The media specialist is responsible for using a wide range of tools to develop and maintain target analyst and press lists (covering both online and offline opportunities) for all clients. Managing inbound media enquiries and provision of materials including factsheets, biographies, photographs etc. In addition, a key element of the press office function is to use a number of online and offline tools to develop and track forward feature opportunities for all clients and develop suitable responses. They must sell opportunities on behalf of the team’s clients. This ranges from securing opportunities for the clients’ spokespeople to speak with journalists, either by telephone or in person, for a formal opportunity or informal meeting/lunch.

This role requires someone with excellent communication and writing skills with experience working within a similar role. A good understanding of media practices and PR is essential. Must be a service driven individual with the ability to work on own initiative but who can liaise well externally and within the team. Candidates must possess excellent IT skills