Job Title:  Media Relations Associate

Corporate Title: Associate

Department: Corporate Communications       

Location: New York, NY                    

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $95K and $125K per year*

Company Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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Department Overview

The Corporate Communications team manages all communication activities for Nomura, including Media Relations, Internal Communications, Branding & Marketing and Community Affairs. As a member of the media relations team, you will play a role in promoting and protecting the reputation of the bank. We will look to you to deliver day-to-day promotion of the firm as well as developing and maintaining key relationships with journalists and people throughout the business, providing excellent media relations advice and support.

Role Description

Media Relations

• Compile and distribute firm-related media clips to staff daily

• Monitor and clip relevant news coverage

• Pitch story ideas to reporters

• Schedule interviews for subject matter experts

• Prepare media briefing notes

• Schedule and oversee media training

• Draft, edit, review, and distribute press releases

• Liaise with the firm’s PR Agency

• Coordinate various media-relations activities with the Communications teams in other regions

• Respond to media queries when appropriate

• Review material destined for the public forum

• Assist subject matter experts with the Communications with the Public (CWP) process

Overall Team Support

• Answer phones when necessary

• Schedule team meetings

• Assist other sections when necessary

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

• Two years of financial communications experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Attention to detail, including good proof-reading skills

• Proactive and a problem solver

• Ability to navigate a large, complex organization

• Strong Computer Skills (MS Office)

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with an emphasis on journalism, communications, public relations, or English literature

*base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors”.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer