Digital Communications and Content Creator Manager, M&G
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International savings and investments company
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International savings and investments company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for a pro-active, creative and collaborative thinker who can spot opportunities and implement plans to further enhance M&G’s digital presence across its platforms and channels
- Experience of working in a large communications team – working in a listed financial services business is desirable, although not essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including meticulous attention to detail, with proofreading and editing skills
- Proven ability to source stories, create and draft engaging content for a variety of platforms, including social media, infographics and thought leadership pieces. This role is more than simply copy and paste. We want pro-active individuals with a track record of thinking creatively and spotting opportunities by working collaboratively with the wider Corporate Affairs function to tell stories in an interesting way
- Able to engage with stakeholders across a large organisation, take the initiative and pitch ideas to the wider Corporate Affairs team
- Ideally experience in managing contracts with third parties and suppliers
- Be responsive and flexible with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. This will mean occasional out of hours and weekend work
- Ability to operate a camera or phone for videography/photography. Ability to produce and edit video content via tools and platforms
- Strong organisational skills, as this role will involve arranging film shoots and working with large groups of stakeholders from across the business, including C-suite
- Experience of managing high-impact digital campaigns and track record of delivering successful viral content that builds followers and improves an organisation’s digital presence
- Understanding of social media trends and corporate affairs issues/campaigns to drive content creation
- Experience of re-platforming a website is not essential, but we welcome candidates who have knowledge of this
- Analytic mindset with proficiency in measuring, analysing and reporting on the effectiveness of content and campaigns across platforms
What the job involves
- We are looking for a talented individual to create a variety of content for M&G Group’s digital channels
- The role will suit a multi-skilled individual working with the wider Corporate Affairs function to producing engaging written content, videos and images to promote M&G plc
- The Corporate Affairs and Brand (CAB) function is a busy team responsible for media, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, brand, sustainability and internal communications
- Whilst the majority of the CAB team is UK-based, the scope of the role is global and covers the existing footprint of the business in Europe, Asia and the US and will be accountable for producing content to support these regions
- Reporting to the Head of Digital Communications, you will support the digital team’s objective to communicate M&G’s corporate story in order to drive traffic, build followers and reach more audiences with engaging content across M&G plc’s digital platforms and channels. This will involve writing a wide variety of content for blogs, web pages and social media and supporting the Group Executive Committee (GEC) with writing and content creation
- You’ll be responsible for identifying compelling digital content and planning it in ahead to create monthly social content calendars and website content plans. You’ll know how to optimise content for audience and user experience and in driving views, engagements and visits. This will cover LinkedIn, Twitter, our corporate website, including thought leadership blog pieces
- This role will also create a variety of video content for use on M&G plc social media and its website, covering a wide range of corporate affairs topics, such as financial results, sustainability, public policy developments, asset management and savings trends and insights into life at M&G
- You’ll be working closely with creative and video agencies to support the creation of big-ticket video content for key communications, including financial results
- Contributing to the overall Corporate Affairs central planner, working collaboratively with teams across Corporate Affairs and Brand so that all digital content is fully integrated with wider Corporate Affairs activity
- Manage internal business stakeholders to ensure planned and timely content and engagement on our corporate channels is optimised across our core business areas. Support key GEC spokespeople with social media management and content writing
- Keep up to date with social media and digital communications trends advising senior stakeholders on opportunities, developments and best practice
- Manage social media listening at a corporate level, identifying and reporting opportunities and issues. Proactively identify mentions and tagging where our Plc channels can be part of the conversation and respond to posts
- Lead on translating digital analytics, insights and reporting, setting KPIs and sharing performance of our digital content back to the team and key stakeholders
- Support the global social media Group governance framework and website governance frameworks, including issues and crisis management planning. Be responsive to any developing issues or crisis
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Established through a merger with Prudential's UK and Europe operation in 2017, M&G has emerged as a leading savings and investment company. Combining five prominent brands under one umbrella - M&G Real Estate, M&G Investments, Pru, M&G Wealth, and Infracaptial - the company boasts a robust global financial services operation.
M&G's commitment to enhancing its platform's offerings is evident through substantial investments in service and support infrastructure. Innovations such as deep back-office integration, cloud-based customer relationship management tools, and e-signature software underscore the company's dedication to providing top-notch solutions.
Catering to a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to major enterprises, M&G continues to expand its international presence. The company's strategic focus on diversifying its thematic range and leveraging advancements in AI and Big Data reflects its proactive approach to capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Through new hires and a forward-thinking mindset, M&G is poised to maintain its position as a key player in the ever-evolving landscape of savings and investment.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- 8% non-contributory pension plus up to 5% matching
- Life Assurance & Death in Service
- Support, feedback and development programmes to help you reach your full potential
- Flexible culture and ways of working
- Focus on health & wellbeing
- 30 days holiday as standard (excluding bank holidays), with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days
- Time off when you need it includes carer's leave, faith leave, grandparent leave and career breaks
- New parents receive up to 26 weeks of full pay while on leave
- 4-week back-to-work transition for new parents: work 80% of your contractual hours, be paid for 100%
- New parents can take family leave in flexible blocks within the first year of birth/adaoption
Company values
- Care : We act with care – treating customers, clients and colleagues with the same level of respect we would expect for ourselves. And we invest with care, making choices for the long term
- Integrity: We empower our people at M&G to do the right thing, honouring our commitments to others and acting with conviction. Our business is built on trust and we don’t take that lightly
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
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Leadership
Andrea Rossi
(CEO, not founder)Co-Founder & Director at REsustain. Former CEO of AXA, and was an FC Girondins de Bordeaux Board Member.
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