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Senior Media Relations Manager - Executive Director

Nomura, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Corporate Title: Executive Director

Department: Corporate Communications

Location: New York

Base pay range: $250,000 - $290,000 per year

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

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Department Overview We are looking for a senior Media Relations Manager to join our busy team. You will support the Head of Corporate Communications in providing strategic media relations advice, playing a key role in developing and executing our external communication strategy to support our strategic goals.

Role Description

Supporting the Head of Corporate Communications as required in providing strategic communications advice and crisis communications counsel.

Working with colleagues across the business and the global communications team to ensure alignment of global messages externally and internally.

Preparing press releases, media materials, announcements and briefing points that align with Nomura’s global narrative and core messages.

Securing positive media coverage and supporting on award applications as needed.

Maintaining an excellent network of journalist contacts to ensure the strategy of the bank is effectively and accurately communicated.

Maintaining a robust governance process partnering with Compliance, Technology, Business Resilience, Legal and Corporate Communications colleagues globally, ensuring all stakeholders have every opportunity to contribute in line with the strategic priorities and governance framework.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver day‑to‑day promotion of the firm and handle reactive, sometimes challenging issues in the financial, trade and broadcast media.

Develop and maintain key relationships with journalists and stakeholders throughout the business.

Provide excellent media relations advice and support.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required

10+ years of experience in senior level communications within a large matrix financial services organization.

Extensive experience in media relations ideally within an investment banking environment.

5+ years in a management/leadership role with direct management of staff.

Background in a busy press office or agency.

Proven experience in creating and implementing a strategic media relations plan to support global business objectives.

Plan and support senior spokespeople with effective messaging.

Experience gaining press coverage through press releases, social media, managing events, research and case studies.

Strong grasp of political and economic issues and the financial markets.

Knowledge of key financial media and understanding of their requirements.

Strong written and verbal communications.

Strong news sense and judgement: ability to identify story ideas and content; excellent narrative/key messaging ability.

Ability to work within a team-oriented global culture, handling sensitive information under pressure.

Flexibility and multi‑tasking on a daily basis, managing ongoing projects as well as ad‑hoc issues that demand immediate attention.

Excellent interpersonal, team‑working and organizational skills.

Bachelor's or higher level degree required.

Additional Information 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.

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