3 weeks ago
External Communications Manager Vice President
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
New York City, NY (On-site)Full time$124K/yr – $185K/yr
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External Communications Manager Vice President
New York City, NY (On-site)
$124K/yr – $185K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Summary
Own external communications for Commercial Banking with a focus on the Innovation Economy and Specialized Industries, shaping media strategy and executive visibility.
- Advise senior leaders on media strategy and messaging
- Lead proactive and reactive media campaigns and events
Job Description
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.
Salaries
Posted range
$124K/yr – $185K/yr
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