Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute strategic communications and PR campaigns that support business priorities
• Partner with marketing, legal, controls, business leaders, external partners and agencies to execute campaigns across channels
• Conduct proactive media outreach, assist with earned influencer engagement programs and support media moments tied to Freedom, Slate and Small Business card campaigns, launches and milestones
• Draft a variety of communications materials, from media pitches and press releases to executive briefing materials, reactive statements and social media copy
• Help to oversee and collaborate with communications/PR agency on campaign planning, execution and measurement
• Protect and enhance the reputation of the firm - both externally and among employees
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and advance storylines across Freedom, Slate and Small Business cards

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a communications/PR or marketing role
• Proven success in proactive and reactive media relations and in executing PR campaigns that deliver positive coverage and support business goals
• Experience in social media management and influencer engagement
• Experience working in financial services, credit cards, small business products or consumer-facing brands
• Relationships with lifestyle and/or business/finance media
• Some domestic travel
• Outstanding judgment and interpersonal skills, including partnering effectively with executives, peers and other functional groups across the company
• High level of independence, energy and integrity, demonstrating respect for a diversity of opinions and styles, and taking accountability / accepting responsibility
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience with applying measurement tools to demonstrate success
• Fluency across social media and other multi-media channels, including in managing social media messaging

Preferred

• Experience in a large organization
• Experience in a PR agency setting
• Executive communications experience and comfort supporting senior leaders
• Experience working on an integrated marketing team

Benefits

• We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location.
• Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.
• We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.
• These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more.
• Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.