Media Relations, AVP - Based in London

Overview of the Role The London based Media Relations AVP plays an important role on Nuveen’s Global Media Relations team and will work in partnership with colleagues across the team to amplify the firm’s key differentiators. They are responsible for priority public markets media activity in EMEA and will report into the VP, Media Relations, EMEA. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders and implement PR campaigns to leverage key news announcements and thought leadership. The role also involves close partnership with the firm’s PR agency network and marketing colleagues to implement localised campaigns across regions. Media Relations sits within the Marketing function, and the candidate will be expected to work closely across various functions to execute a cohesive mar-comms plan. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Gain a thorough understanding of the Nuveen business, with a focus on but not limited to fixed income, equities and macro views • Identify news opportunities and advise on how to communicate to and secure coverage with trade, financial and business media • Leverage agency network to ensure press coverage in global, mainstream and local media • Maintain contact programmes with media for key fund managers and spokespeople to ensure Nuveen’s direct relationships with key journalists and publications • Plan PR campaigns for key funds/assets (new and existing) • Monitor forward features across key publications and ensure Nuveen commentary where possible • Assist in development of new ideas for communicating intelligence and news (such as newsletters) • Manage administrative tasks such as monthly reports, forward planning, press cuttings, invoices • Produce written material in the form of press releases, articles, speech writing, and presentations • Co-ordinate and align with the wider Nuveen media relations team, supporting the VP based in London as needed • Monitor key media and circulate relevant and important stories • Support on management of agency network with willingness to travel abroad as required Technical Skills & Qualifications Required • Degree educated • Experience working on financial and investment comms • Cross border experience a benefit Competencies Required • Enthusiastic individual, with a collegiate approach, able to work in a culturally diverse organisation and at different levels of the business • Excellent communication skills with the ability to express complex issues succinctly and clearly to business partners • Strong organisational skills • Demonstrates diligence, analytical approach and works proactively to resolve issues • Able to think independently and challenge in an appropriate manner • Exhibits influencing skills • Experience of working on a broad range of matters with a flexible attitude • Comfortable operating in/with a multi-location and multi-national extended team • Able to operate under time pressure • Established relationships with journalists across the property and investment media • Proven ability to network within the business to ensure access to full information • Demonstrable capability in planning and co-ordinating cross-border media communication • Understanding of what makes ‘news’ • Established credentials in developing and implementing specific campaigns. • Ability to multi-task Related Skills Adaptability, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Content Development, Creative Thinking, Executive Presence, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Relationship Management _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us. Our Culture of Impact At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger. 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