Financial and Corporate PR - Graduate Analyst

Job description

The Company

Powerscourt, a leading City of London financial PR firm, is looking for a bright and intelligent graduate to join our graduate programme. Founded by a former Sunday Times Business Editor, the firm is one of the most influential financial and corporate communications agencies, with offices in London and Dublin. We advise a large number of blue chip listed and private companies globally across a range of industry sectors, including Paddy Power Betfair, Volvo, BP, Credit Suisse, Airbus and Goldman Sachs.

Powerscourt has a very collaborative and sociable culture with a diverse team including a mix of ex-bankers, journalists, lawyers and PR professionals.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate interested in a fast-paced and stimulating career in corporate public relations to join our rapidly expanding team.

The Role

Key responsibilities in this Financial and Corporate PR Graduate Analyst role:

·  Monitoring the news and media landscape on a daily basis
·  Supporting sector teams in managing the day-to-day running of client accounts
·  Liaising with journalists and City analysts
·  Managing client events including the announcement of financial results
·  Drafting press releases and media summaries
·  Being an energetic and involved member of the team

The Person

Key attributes and experience required for this Financial and Corporate PR Graduate Analyst role:

·  A keen interest in current affairs, business and the media
·  An articulate and confident oral and written communicator with great attention to detail
·  A desire to work with listed clients and to better understand capital markets
·  Strong academics from a top university (minimum 2:1 degree classification)

The Package

·  Salary: Competitive
·  Benefits: Generous benefits and holiday entitlement
·  Location: London (City)
·  Contract Type: Full Time

·  Contact:Recruitment Team
·  Reference:Milkround
·  Job ID:84536313