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Role Purpose

The VP, Corporate Communications Manager (EMEA) is the senior operational lead for media relations delivery across the EMEA region.

PIMCO's external communications approach is grounded in thought leadership, intellectual capital and macroeconomic/investment insight. This role is accountable for translating that strategy into effective, localised media execution, working closely with the SVP and supported by PR agencies.

Overall media relations strategy, narrative ownership and senior oversight sit with the SVP, Corporate Communications Manager (EMEA). Media engagement at senior levels is shared and collaborative, particularly in priority markets, complex narratives and high-profile moments. This role is responsible for making the EMEA media relations strategy work in practice, at pace, in a high-volume, high-profile environment.

Key responsibilities

Execution of media relations strategy (EMEA)

• Work in close partnership with the SVP on ongoing prioritisation and delivery of the EMEA media relations strategy - particularly relating to senior spokespeople, complex narratives and high-profile engagement - reflecting PIMCO's senior-led approach to reputation management and thought leadership.
• Execute the EMEA media relations strategy, ensuring PIMCO's thought-leadership-led approach is delivered consistently across markets and aligned to strategic priorities, narrative themes, and reputational objectives.
• Support the SVP on the development of PR capability in new markets as appropriate, advising on approach, support models and messaging alignment.

Media relations delivery and engagement (EMEA)

• Act as the primary operational lead for EMEA media relations, overseeing proactive and media activity across all markets in line with business, regional and media priorities.
• Handle inbound media enquiries, shape messaging and manage interview processes in close coordination with PR agencies and internal stakeholders. Engage directly with journalists where appropriate, including in markets with limited or no PR agency support.
• Drive proactive, thought-leadership-led media engagement across EMEA, including the development of local story angles and working in partnership with PR agencies, Marketing and Account Management teams.
• Draft communications materials as required, including press releases, briefing notes, etc.
• Take an operational lead, alongside the SVP, on the planning and delivery of face-to-face media engagement across EMEA, including:
  • PIMCO's flagship annual Media Summit
  • Journalist roundtables and briefings
  • Media activity around conferences and key market moments

• Media activity around spokesperson visits, roadshows and conferences.
• Exercise strong judgement in prioritising activity, managing volume and escalating sensitive or reputationally significant matters to the SVP.

Issues handling and first-line response

• Act as the first operational point of contact for emerging media issues across EMEA.
• Assess issues for reputational impact and escalate appropriately where senior involvement or cross-market coordination is required.
• Support crisis situations by managing external media execution under the direction of the SVP, including drafting holding statements, reactive commentary and Q&As under pressure.

Agency collaboration and process efficiency

• Work closely with PR agencies as an integrated EMEA media relations delivery model.
• Brief agencies clearly on priorities, messaging and approach, ensuring consistency across markets.
• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agency management by simplifying processes, reducing duplication, clarifying escalation paths and focusing effort on high-value outcomes.
• Challenge agencies constructively on quality, judgement and value delivered.

Media intelligence, insight and reporting

• Monitor EMEA media coverage and journalist sentiment using media monitoring tools and agency insight.
• Provide concise updates to the SVP on key coverage, narrative trends, emerging risks and regional opportunities.
• Feed media insight into broader EMEA communications planning and decision-making.
• Deliver regular EMEA media relations activity reporting in partnership with the SVP and PR agencies.

Key relationships

Internal

• SVP, Corporate Communications Manager (EMEA)
• Global Corporate Communications team
• EMEA leadership
• Portfolio Managers and Economists
• Marketing and Account Management teams
• Legal, Compliance and Risk teams

External

• Priority EMEA journalists
• PR agencies
• Media monitoring and intelligence providers
• Conference organisers

Skills and experience

Essential

• Excellent news judgement, with sound decision-making under pressure.
• Significant hands-on media relations experience within financial services, in-house or at senior agency level.
• Strong understanding and familiarity with EMEA media and business landscapes.
• Strong understanding of thought-leadership-led communications and how to execute them effectively.
• Proven experience delivering proactive and reactive media engagement across multiple markets.
• Experience delivering high-quality media events and journalist engagement programmes.
• Strong drafting, briefing and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

Experience in asset management, banking, insurance or a closely related financial services sector.Working proficiency in one or more European languages (e.g. German, Fr