Communications manager Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Company Description

Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.

Job Description

Corporate Communications Manager , you'll influence Achieve's key constituents, including journalists, government agencies and legislators, investors, business partners and consumer groups. We are a growing business committed to being the household name in digital personal finance helping everyday people get on the path to a better financial future. You'll play an essential role in these efforts by promoting, educating and defending Achieve's brand, industry and reputation.

What you'll do : Drive visibility and thought leadership by devising strategic narratives and media pitches that increase understanding of Achieve's business model and the value we bring to our members, partners and teammates.Cultivate and maintain deep relationships with financial, technology, consumer finance and business journalists, industry opinion leaders and other external stakeholders.Stay informed on current events and news trends to identify emerging opportunities for Achieve to contribute to the public discourse and monitor for potential reputational risks.Create a range of communications materials including press releases, briefing materials, survey-based research and other thought leadership content. Collaborate with the Brand Marketing team to develop multimedia content for promotion across various channels.Support internal subject-matter experts by helping develop messaging and talking points for media interviews, bylined articles and speaking engagements.Understand the state and federal regulatory environment and the impacts to our members and our business to help build public awareness and understanding. Support our advocacy efforts to advance Achieve's policy and business priorities.Flawlessly manage multiple simultaneous projects and maintain accountability by monitoring progress of primary objectives and tracking results.

Qualifications

What you'll bring : Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field5+ years' experience in corporate communications, journalism or related field(s). Financial services experience is a plus.Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including AP Style.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with journalists, government officials, investors and other public stakeholders.Experience curating media distribution lists and successfully executing journalist pitching campaigns.Public affairs experience, including issue spotting, researching and identifying complex policy issues and opportunities, as well as writing recommendations for policy considerations.Experience developing crisis communications strategy and playbooks.Awareness and interest in emerging technologies and media, including short-form video, social media and AI.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with multiple projects and stakeholders. Ability to see the bigger picture and use creativity to innovate in the current media landscape.Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Achieve well-being with : Hybrid work opportunities401 (k) with employer matchMedical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSASick time offAccess to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and fitness discountsPet care discounts for your furry family membersFinancial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care FundA safe place to connect with other employees through our six employee resource groups

Salary Range : $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year plus bonus and benefits. This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Join Achieve, change the future.

At Achieve, we're changing millions of lives.From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you'll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We're proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job-it's a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.

Attention Agencies & Search Firms :

We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve's Talent Acquisition leader.

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