External Communications Associate

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute integrated earned media strategies and executive speaking engagements that further enterprise priorities .
• Develop and execute proactive, insight-driven narratives that highlight innovation, client partnerships, product capabilities, and industry leadership across both consumer and commercial segments.
• Draft and deliver high-quality communications materials, including press releases, executive briefings, and messaging for external audiences.
• Serve as a key coordinator across internal stakeholders and agency partners, ensuring alignment, consistency, and disciplined execution across campaigns.
• Support communications processes tied to external engagement, including speaker preparation, materials development, and readiness for field-based teams.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage , industry trends, competitive dynamics, and the evolving media landscape , providing insights to inform strategy and identify opportunities to differentiate the business frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness of communications programs.
• Support proactive and reactive media engagement, including issue management and coordination with corporate communications partners.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or journalism, with experience in corporate and/or agency environments.
• Experience supporting integrated communications strategies that include earned media and executive speaking engagements.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with experience developing executive-level materials and messaging.
• Experience supporting media relations and identifying opportunities to elevate brand, reputation, or community impact.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, reporting, and performance measurement, with the ability to translate results into actionable insights.
• Collaborative mindset and strong partnership skills across marketing, business, and communications teams.

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.