Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external communications strategies for Commercial Banking, focusing on Innovation Economy and Specialized Industries; build and maintain relationships with key reporters covering technology, life sciences, startups, venture capital, finance and related sectors.
• Advise senior executives and business partners on media engagement, executive positioning, reputation management and external visibility; lead proactive media campaigns tied to business priorities, client insights, product launches, market trends and thought leadership.
• Manage reactive media inquiries, including sensitive issues and reputational matters, providing clear counsel and sound judgment.
• Identify opportunities to elevate executives and subject matter experts through interviews, conferences and speaking engagements.
• Prepare executives for internal and external media and speaking engagements, including messaging, briefing materials and media training.
• Manage logistics and follow-up for media interviews and background conversations.
• Handle approvals, disclosures and compliance processes for public appearances and media activity.
• Support social media amplification following events and engagements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure communications are aligned and meet firm standards.
• Monitor media coverage, industry trends and competitive activity to identify risks, opportunities and actionable insights.

Requirements

• 7+ years of agency or in-house experience in external communications, media relations or corporate communications.
• Proven experience developing relationships with reporters covering technology, life sciences, startups, venture capital, finance and banking.
• Strong understanding of commercial banking, financial services and the startup and venture ecosystem.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for external audiences.
• Sound judgment and experience advising senior executives on media and communications strategy.
• Experience managing proactive media campaigns, reactive inquiries and sensitive issues.
• Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, business partners and colleagues across a matrixed organization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and strategic approach to problem solving, with the ability to identify risks and practical solutions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business, Finance or a related field.
• Experience supporting commercial banking, investment banking, financial services or regulated businesses.
• Understanding of the Innovation Economy, including startups, venture capital, technology and life sciences.
• Experience supporting banking, financial services, technology or professional services clients, in-house or at an agency; comfort using media monitoring, analytics and reporting tools such as Muck Rack, TVEyes, Meltwater, Business Wire or similar platforms.

Benefits

• We 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.