About the PRI

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.

The PRI’s three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI’s approach to achieving a sustainable financial system.

• Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice

• Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action

• Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and friendly team and play an integral role in managing press activity for the PRI and work on some of the most topical issues in the responsible investment industry. There is a wealth of opportunity for development and growth for the right candidate.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Press and Chief Sustainable Systems Officer in delivering against the team’s business plan and budget.

• Provide regular reporting to the Head of Press – who this role reports into - and Senior Press Officer as required.

• Act as the first line of contact for the press office including handling inbound media queries, facilitate media interviews for PRI's global media audience across tier one and trade publications, produce media briefings for spokespeople.

• Draft written communications materials, including quotes, comments, statements, op-eds, and blogs, for a variety of different audiences and outlets.

• Scan the media landscape for proactive media opportunities for the PRI, including managing a press calendar of media activity.

• Oversee PRI’s media contacts database and press clippings. 

• Closely work with the agencies employed by PRI on media execution. 

• Help profile PRI events in the media including PRI Forums and PRI in Person.  

• Work closely with Leadership Comms and the CEO Office on tactical media engagement for the CEO, including optimising the travel calendar for media interviews.  

• Work closely with Head of APAC comms and local teams on press activity.

• Proactively work with PRI subject specialists on media engagement.  

• Be an integral part of PRI’s External Affairs team, pitch in on communications activities as needed.  

Person Specification

• Proven track record in handling media relations, either in an agency or in-house role

• Excellent written communication skills

• Proactive interest in sustainability and responsible investment issues

• A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others & committed to fostering an inclusive working environment 

• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills and experience of building strong and productive relationships

• Microsoft Office skills and some experience of using media monitoring platforms

• Language skills, other than English, are desirable

We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.

The PRI is committed to offering flexibility to our employees, both formal (e.g. part-time work) and informal (e.g. a shift in hours to accommodate caring responsibilities). Please talk to us about how we could make this role flexible for you.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.