Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in the strategic development of complex, multi-faceted corporate communications plans, proposals and programs to assist with the sales efforts and communicate company or product messages to internal/external audiences through media relations, social media and/or video.
• Execute corporate communications projects (press releases, social media planning, annual report, corporate overview and quarterly earnings-related materials, videos, etc.) from development through completion.
• Provide media relations work including pitching assigned topics to reporters, setting up print and broadcast interviews, pitch stories, develop relationships with local, trade and national reporters, and incorporate comments from internal stakeholders on press releases related to Federated Hermes.
• Oversee and conduct press tours and media events.
• Route, review, and incorporate changes from all parties including Compliance before proofreading all projects (both print and digital).
• Manage broader internal communication efforts by writing or editing copy.
• Write speeches, all-staff emails, memos, letters and other internal communications as assigned.
• Provide input during story idea, white paper idea or other brainstorming meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism required.
• 1+ year of experience in public relations and/or corporate communications required.
• Understanding of financial terms and investment products required.

Preferred

• Mutual fund experience and/or knowledge preferred.

Benefits

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day.
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important.
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.