Director - Public Relations & Executive Visibility Job at Newrez in New York

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Public Relations & Executive Visibility is responsible for shaping and executing the company’s external messaging strategy. This role is responsible for managing media relations, press outreach, and thought leadership initiatives to elevate Newrez’s brand and reputation. A successful candidate will drive strategic efforts that will position Newrez as a recognized industry leader, enhancing brand sentiment and increasing engagement across both B2B and B2C audiences. Key focus areas include executive visibility, high impact thought leadership, and targeted media engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR strategies that align with corporate goals and brand positioning.
• Manage relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers in the financial services industry.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media pitches, and executive communications.
• Coordinate interviews, speaking engagements, and media training for senior leaders.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Evaluate and prioritize external communications opportunities to maximize brand impact.
• Build and expand the executive visibility calendar.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Newrez Crisis Communications Playbook, ensuring alignment and approval across all internal stakeholders. Lead proactive and reactive communications strategies to protect and enhance the company’s reputation during high-stakes situations.

Qualifications and Education

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Additional Information

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies / states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary. All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement.

Company Benefits : Newrez is a great place to work but we are only as strong as our greatest asset, our employees, so we believe in rewarding them!

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

401(k) Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Maternity Leave / Parental Bonding Leave

Pet insurance

Adoption Assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Loan Program

The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members

Newrez NOW :

Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more

1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice

Employee Matching Gifts Program : We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee

Newrez Grants Program : Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions

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