Asociate Director, External Communications - Americas (New York)
- Part-time
- Temporary
Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring an Associate Director, External Communications - Americas on a long-term contract basis.
BH ID 83960
Work Location :
New York, NY 10041- 2 days onsite preferred. Will consider REMOTE for local candidate.
Pay is $68 / hr W2.
In this 9 month contract, you will manage and oversee external communications and media relations across key markets in the Americas, including LATAM.
Report into the Head of Communications, and work closely with key US / Americas leaders and stakeholders to support out media relations and external comms efforts for the business.
Key day-to-day activity includes :
Draft press releases and key index announcements to support the business, working closely with legal and compliance counterparts
Media monitoring and sharing of key news stories
Crisis and issues communications support
Play a critical role in our global day-to-day press office activity, including responding to key financial and markets reporters in timely manner
Thought leadership and research distribution with key reporters
Advise senior leaders and stakeholders on critical comms issues
Support across index rebalance communications
Educate reporters on index methodologies and approach
Contribute to internal communications initiatives where appropriate
Qualifications :
At least 8 years of communications experience, with significant focus on external communications, preferably in the financial services / markets industry
Exceptional writer
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to easily build relationships and inspire trust and confidence from senior leaders
Experience working globally in a large multinational, matrixed organization or agency environment
Creativity and willingness to try new communications formats and push the boundaries
Eagerness to explore content creation tools
Ability to develop KPIs to measure success and use data and insights to inform communications decisions, influence stakeholders and demonstrate results
Effective management of priorities and level of service to our stakeholders
Execution to the highest of standards, with strong attention to detail and deadlines
Bachelors or equivalent university degree
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