Public and Media Relations Vice President

New York City, NY (On-site)

$120K/yr – $205K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own external comms for capital markets and investment banking, balancing franchises, media relations, and thought leadership across transactions and announcements.

  • Media strategy and spokesperson duties: lead outreach, pitches, executive interviews, and proactive coverage across press and digital channels.
  • Transaction comms and risk control: draft releases and talking points, handle time‑sensitive inquiries, and protect sensitive information.
  • Reporter relationships and cross-border storytelling: manage reporter ties, monitor coverage, and coordinate global content with internal teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute communications strategy for the Investment Banking and Capital Markets divisions with a focus on promoting key franchises across industries and products to external audiences through press and digital media channels
  • Set communications goals, develop media plans, pitch story ideas, manage inbound media inquiries, coordinate interviews with executives, and serve as a media spokesperson when appropriate
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships between relevant reporters and Investment Banking and Capital Markets leadership, industry and product bankers
  • Engage proactively with media to generate positive coverage of Investment Banking and Capital Markets initiatives and thought leadership
  • Provide strategic communications support on transactions and announcements including drafting press releases, internal announcements and talking points
  • Manage high volume of time-sensitive press interaction around transactions - sometimes handing issues as well as highly sensitive information
  • Work with business leaders and stakeholders to manage reputational risks
  • Track and report media coverage and stats, including competitive analysis
  • Coordinate closely with international colleagues and provide regular updates on activities to divisional management on global activity
  • Work closely with internal teams to develop content for the Firm's external and internal websites and digital platforms that support the communications goals for the divisions

Requirements

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in managing media in the financial services sector
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide effective editorial and messaging guidance
  • Confident communicator who can build relationships internally and externally
  • Strong attention to detail with solid organization and time management skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team -- making informed decisions in a complex and fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

  • A high degree of familiarity with media outlets and reporters that focus on the deal landscape, M&A and capital markets
  • Track record of managing coverage around transactions of this type (preferred)

Benefits

  • Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks
  • Our employees and their families are supported at every point along their work-life journey
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Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, our firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm and everything we do is guided by our five core values: Do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back.

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