External Communications Vice President

Wilmington, DE (On-site)

$124K/yr – $185K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Home Lending’s external communications and media strategy across consumers, agents, and industry leaders.

  • Own national, regional, and multicultural media relations and spokesperson duties
  • Must-have: 7+ years in PR/marketing/journalism with proven media relations results
  • Standout: Experience directing campaigns and coordinating with executives and agencies

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Tell Home Lending’s story, and support the creation of impactful communications to reach key audiences, including consumers, real estate agents, and industry-related opinion leaders.
  • Develop, present and execute surround-sound communications/public relations campaigns that lead business results, leveraging all channels (chase.com, social media, branches, etc.) to tell a holistic story.
  • Execute on the media relations strategy at national, trade, and regional levels, and with multicultural media . Serve as a spokesperson for Home Lending.
  • Craft talking points, news releases, backgrounders and other collateral materials in support of the company’s media relations program.
  • Provide strategic communications counsel to Chase executives and managers, supporting them as spokespeople and thought leaders through prep, speaker briefs, messaging, etc.
  • Protect and enhance the reputation of the firm – both externally and among employees.
  • Manage PR agency on campaign execution and measurement.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in a PR, marketing or journalism role
  • Proven experience in media relations, and proactively executing public relations campaigns that resulted in positive press coverage
  • Experience with earned, paid and social media Public Relations tactics; subject matter expertise on lifestyle press and consumer PR
  • Some domestic travel will be required
  • Superior writing and editing skills
  • Strong ability to multi-task - manage multiple stories/communications/plans simultaneously
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills. Ability to interface with senior management and work well with colleagues across businesses and functions.
  • Collaborative team player with negotiation and influencing skills
  • Fluency across social media and other multi-media channels
  • Must be able to demonstrate speed, flexibility and adaptability. We need a go-getter with the ability to deliver on tight deadlines – and sometimes outside traditional business hours.
  • Excellent executive presence and presentation skills; experience creating multimedia content, such as video and podcasts; advanced PowerPoint skills with demonstrated expertise telling a story visually

Preferred

  • Experience working in a large company
  • Understanding of Public Affairs

Benefits

  • 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.

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