Manager, External Communications

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a Manager to support the delivery of External Communications!

We're looking for a strategic problem solver with a passion for enhancing our external communications and building a strong understanding of our business within the media. The ideal candidate will promote transparency and deliver excellent communication, using global opportunities to reinforce our key messages.

Key responsibilities

This role will report into the Director, External Communications D&A, and will be accountable for developing and implementing strategic external communication campaigns.

This will suit an experienced, External Communications professional who is able to juggle multiple projects and who is good at spotting newsworthy opportunities.

They'll be able to work at pace, manage senior stakeholders and work as a great teammate and contributor in a broader global External Communications network.

What you'll do

• Support the development and implementation of our Group communications programme with a focus on media relations.
• Seek out opportunities to promote the Group, its business divisions, products and services in the US media, and build understanding of what we do.
• Provide strategic media relations advice to leaders across the business and have the ability to develop positive relationships.
• Act as a spokesperson for LSEG, draft press releases, FAQs, key messages, by-lined articles and other written materials to a high standard.
• Collaborate with colleagues around the world to ensure media enquiries are handled efficiently and help manage any reactive issues.

What you'll bring

• The individual will have experience of working to short timeframes and be able to organise their workloads accordingly.
• Experience in taking a lead on specific projects or campaigns.
• They will have good relationships with journalists and the ability to adapt the message to meet the needs of different audiences.
• They will be able to demonstrate a consistent track record in PR/communications with experience of operating in a fast-paced environment, for a PR agency or in house team.
• An understanding of working within an international company and be aware of the evolving political, macroeconomic and regulatory landscape in which we operate globally.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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