PR & Media Expert (m/f/d)

Your Role:

Under the leadership of the Head of Marketing Communications Germany and indirectly reporting to the Head of PR Europe, you will develop and implement innovative PR and media strategies that support our business, sales, and brand ambitions. Your creative ideas and strategic thinking will help us stand out in the competitive finance, consulting, and insurance sectors.

What Marsh McLennan Offers You:

• Flexibility: Option for mobile work, flexible working hours, and well-equipped offices in a central location, 30 days of vacation, various special leave days
• Benefit Offer: Job bikes, access to a large discount portal, and much more
• Safeguards: Employer-financed company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits and direct insurance, group accident insurance
• Career: Individual development and further training opportunities in a secure, international group
• Culture: With us, a vibrant and inclusive culture is not just a concept, but lived practice – we want everyone to feel comfortable with us

What You Will Do:

• Develop a content, media, and PR roadmap to effectively reach target audiences, in collaboration with stakeholders and the B2B marketing team.
• Align with our regional and global initiatives where relevant and sensible, in collaboration with the Media Relations Centre of Excellence.
• Maximize the value of our content across various channels to convey strong messages.
• Advise and support management on communication strategies that strengthen the positioning of Mercer, Marsh, and Marsh McLennan.
• Develop and implement a strategic agenda on industry-specific topics to increase our media presence and lead campaigns for the Marsh and Mercer brands.
• Build relationships with journalists, industry influencers, and media representatives to secure high-profile placements.
• Work with cross-functional teams on media inquiries, interviews, and content creation.
• Prepare executives for media appearances and important speaking opportunities.
• Collaborate with social media, video, and podcast teams to amplify our stories and increase brand awareness.
• Manage daily business with the PR agency, collaborating to maximize strategies and results of our PR program.
• Develop media monitoring and evaluation systems with the PR agency to make results visible within the company.

What We Are Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• 5-7+ years proven experience in PR, media relations or integrated communications – ideally in the financial services, consulting or insurance sector.
• Strong media contacts and success in placing top-tier media.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop compelling stories and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in developing media relations strategies and crisis management.
• Independent work style, good prioritization and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Creative problem solver with a proactive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proven success in simultaneously managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confident in dealing with executives and in expectation management.

Your Skills & Traits:

• Passion for PR and media storytelling.
• Very well organized with a strong network of media contacts.
• Innovative thinker who can transform complex information into exciting stories.
• Trusted advisor for executives and subject matter experts.
• Resilient, adaptable and results-oriented.
• Ready to shape the future of corporate communications at Marsh McLennan?

Join our team and help shape global communication that values creativity, collaboration, and strategic impact.