Borsa Italiana- Media Communications OfficerWe are seeking a highly motivated Press Officer with 3-5 years of experience in media relations to join our team in Milan, Italy. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the Italian financial media landscape, as well as international markets, with a proven track record in managing press activities in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Experience in communication agencies, handling a client portfolio across industries and financial institutions, is a strong advantage.The successful candidate will be a dynamic professional who thrives under pressure, capable of managing multiple activities within a small local team while collaborating seamlessly with colleagues across a multinational structure. Adaptable, proactive, and confident, they will ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across all communications initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and distribute press releases and articles in both Italian and English.
Manage daily media monitoring and prepare press reviews.
Handling enquiries from journalists and other media contacts.
Organise and coordinate press conferences and media interviews.
Support the drafting of thought leadership articles, speeches, and opinion pieces, briefing dossiers, write speeches for C-level spokespersons.
Liaise with industry stakeholders (Regulator, Treasury, industry associations) and coordinate communications strategies when necessary.
Support the company's social media pages, ensuring consistent and engaging content.
Coordinate communication activities across different business lines and external stakeholders.
Coordinating with other communications teams both internally and externally.
Support media engagement during corporate events, including occasional travel within Italy and abroad.
Ensure alignment and consistency in messaging, even in rapidly changing circumstances.

Requirements

3-5 years of proven experience in media relations, ideally within the financial sector.
Strong knowledge of Italian financial media and journalists.
Previous experience in communication agencies.
Excellent written and spoken Italian and English; international experience is a plus.
Solid understanding of capital markets and financial topics.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Team player with a flexible and adaptable mindset, comfortable working in a small local team, while also being fully integrated into a multinational team.
Availability to travel when required.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Fully independent in report writing and excellent drafting skills.
Excellent ability to think analytically and innovatively.
Capabilities to clearly, efficiently and effectively conceptualise ideas and approaches.
Ability to negotiate at all levels in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
Capacity to focus on priorities, to organise work and to meet deadlines.

University degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant field.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.
Seniority levelEntry level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionOther
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