Communications Manager
Overview
The M&G Investments Marketing Team is looking for a Communications Manager to join our fast-paced, industry-leading content team.
Armed with skills in both traditional and new generation media, the successful candidate will work with the Marketing Manager and key internal senior stakeholders to generate standout content for current and potential M&G investors, across both the institutional, corporate/ DFM and retail markets. This might range from hard-hitting portfolio management pieces, to industry thought-leadership, articles of interest to specific market segments like in the trustee space for example, or simpler personal finance articles posted across our extensive media, social and PR network.
The candidate will need to have a strong writing and editing background, and a journalistic approach to research, interviewing our experts and clearly explaining their views and analysis to specific audiences.
We’re looking for a writer with experience in financial services, asset management in particular, but will not discount writers who have proven skills across different financial services industries.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Head of Marketing and Marketing Manager, develop a communications strategy to meet the marketing and business objectives of M&G.
- Manage the Communications function with assistance from the Marketing Manager.
- Develop standout content for a broad range of marketing and media requirements, including but not limited to, articles, infographics, video scripts, emailers and radio talking points.
- Develop a monthly content plan that meets the objectives of the communications strategy.
- Ensure high standards of language and a consistent tonality throughout all communications in line with brand guidelines.
- Work with internal as well as external communications partners in developing content for various channels.
- Assist with the content development for email campaigns based on segmentation of client base; measure results and help optimise messaging and distribution.
- Repurposing article content into video scripts, infographics and other formats with assistance from the marketing team.
- Supports events management by supplying copy and ensuring the correct tonality and wording on event communications.
- Assists with ensuring the website is kept fresh, up-to-date and interesting via the CMS system, with any support needed internally or from external agencies.
- Coordinate, write and edit quarterly fund commentary ensuring delivery within deadlines.
- Research and monitor M&G’s brand health performance and the impact of communication, identifying trends, insights and areas for improvement using the software we have available.
- Report on M&G’s media presence with assistance from media monitoring agencies for internal committees and boards.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Marketing or journalism qualification in conjunction with Economics/ Investment Management qualification.
- A minimum ten years’ experience in a similar or related role.
- Knowledge and/or experience in asset management and/or financial services.
Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Ability to write clearly and have a good grasp of financial language.
- Calm under pressure and able to work under tight deadlines.
- Numerically strong with an aptitude to interpret data.
- Ability to multi-task and work within a collaborative framework.
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, self-starter, challenger.
Application form
Posting details
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Contract type
Permanent
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Location
Cape Town
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Published Date
2024-04-19
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Application Deadline
2024-05-15
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Job/Position listing Code
CM/M/24
We're focused on investment excellence.
M&G Investments is a global asset manager with operations in 28 countries, over 5 million retail clients and more than R7.0 trillion in assets under management and administration. We are also one of South Africa’s top 10 asset managers, with over R315 billion in assets under management. For over 25 years we have built up an admirable local track record for delivering consistently strong performance over time. Our aim is to help our clients achieve their financial goals, whether investing towards their first house, their children’s education, or making sure that they have enough funds to retire comfortably. We work closely with experts across M&G plc’s worldwide operations to bring clients access to the latest technology, investment ideas and research. We incorporate sustainable thinking in everything we do, from the way we run our business to the impact we have on the planet and our communities.
To help us achieve our vision, we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others, embrace change, deliver results and keep it simple. We’re looking for people who will enjoy the challenge of working in an ambitious business that’s set on transforming the industry.
We are building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In order to meet the objectives set in our Employment Equity plan, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.