Overview of the RoleThe Media Relations Vice President will be a senior member of a global team. They will be focused on corporate media relations activity in EMEA & Asia Pacific in partnership with a network of external PR agencies across those regions. Media relations will encompass activity stemming from transactional news, key people news, fund and capital raise activity, thought leadership, product marketing campaigns and wider corporate communications strategy. Protecting the brand through crisis and issues management will also be expected.Based in London, the role will work closely with corporate communications and marketing colleagues, helping to provide an integrated mar-comms approach, according to the region’s marketing strategy and to ensure alignment on global corporate messaging and campaigns.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuild a thorough understanding of the Nuveen business, with a strong understanding of all asset classesHelp to develop and lead execution of earned media strategy activity across all focus regionsIdentify news opportunities and advise on how to communicate to mediaEnsure the implementation of and adherence to all procedures, including the media policy, key messages and media trainingEnsure news flow at Nuveen is communicated and covered in trade, financial and business pressLeverage agency network to ensure press coverage in mainstream and local mediaMaintain contact programmes with media for key fund managers and spokespeople to maintain Nuveen’s direct relationships with key journalists and publicationsPlanning of campaigns on key funds/assets (new and existing)Monitor upcoming features across key publications and ensure Nuveen commentary where possibleAssist in development of new ideas for communicating intelligence and newsProduce written material in the form of press releases, articles, speech writing, talking points, key messages and presentationsComprehensive reporting of media activity and analysis of key resultsCo-ordination and alignment with Nuveen corporate communications teamMonitor key media and circulate relevant and important storiesTechnical Skills & Qualifications RequiredDegree educatedExperience working across the commercial real estate industry and financial service sectorCross border experience a benefitCompetencies RequiredCollaborative and enthusiastic individual, with a collegiate approach, able to work in a culturally diverse organisation and at different levels of the businessExcellent communication skills with the ability to express complex issues succinctly and clearly to business partnersStrong organisational skillsDemonstrates diligence, analytical approach and works proactively to resolve issuesAble to think independently and challenge in an appropriate mannerExhibits influencing skillsExperience of working on a broad range of matters with a flexible attitudeComfortable operating in/with a multi-location and multi-national extended teamAble to operate under time pressureEstablished relationships with journalistsProven ability to network within the business to ensure access to full informationDemonstrable capability in planning and co-ordinating cross-border media communicationUnderstanding of what makes ‘news’Established credentials in developing and implementing specific campaigns.Ability to multi-taskPrepared to travelRelated SkillsAdaptability, Collaboration, Community Outreach, Content Development, Creative Thinking, Executive Presence, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Relationship ManagementCompany OverviewNuveen 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. 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