Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations

Our client is an investment bank. They seek a Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key, strategic media relations opportunities, focusing on communications
• Develop relationships with priority news media, inclusive of trade outlets
• Create press opportunities for company spokespeople that elevate the company brand
• Serve as a trusted adviser and support Bankers in advance of media engagements
• Draft media relations content, including press releases, briefing materials, and fact sheets
• Leverage company intel reporting to understand competitor positioning/PR strategy
• Support the new cycle and trends to facilitate more proactive pitching
• Stay up to date on trends and coverage monitoring to help “news jack” what’s coming
• Handle cross-coverage and serve as a set of hands for run-the-business activities
• Answer media inquiries, coordinate interviews, and provide accurate information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or marketing
• 5+ years of media relations/marketing experience
• Experience in financial services or investment banking
• Proactive, creative thinker who is results-driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Able to prioritize multiple demands and meet deadlines

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