Marketing and Communications Associate Director

2 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeCommunications Full time €80,000 - €110,000
Job Description

KBRA is seeking an experienced professional to join its dynamic Marketing and Communications team as Associate Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's expanding media-relations efforts and outreach in Europe and the UK, while also supporting KBRA's overall global media strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build relationships with key media contacts and identify opportunities to proactively pitch published reports, commentary, and product offerings.
  • Design and implement external media initiatives and strategies to enhance KBRA's and KBRA Analytics' visibility in the press and strengthen relationships with relevant reporters and editors.
  • Act as the main Communications partner and media counsel to analytical and executive staff in the KBRA London and Dublin offices.
  • Collaborate with KBRA ratings analysts, KBRA Analytics staff, Communications colleagues, sector heads, Business Development, Editorial, Marketing departments, and other senior management to design media pitches and strategies to secure coverage in the European press.
  • Arrange media interviews for analytical staff and manage/monitor interviews as a representative of KBRA, with a focus on positive positioning and protecting the firm's reputation.
  • Maintain and track all engagement activity and media metrics for evaluation and strategy.
  • Publish media articles to the company's website and work with Marketing team to highlight on social media.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 4 to 10 years experience in either a journalism, communications, or public relations role with a focus on Fixed Income/Credit space.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with strong writing and editorial abilities.
  • A background within the bond market, credit ratings, private credit, fund finance, and/or structured finance markets would be beneficial.
  • Strong social media content creation skills; familiarity with Excel and presenting media metrics would be a plus.
  • Strong time management skills; ability to expertly and efficiently multitask.
  • Extreme attention to detail is a must.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative in role, but also work collaboratively in a team environment.
About Us

KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

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