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Director-Media & Account Management 

This individual will work directly with the head of media to achieve high-impact outcomes in financial media and will help ensure service and content deliverables are met for sophisticated and demanding financial services clients.  

Requirements: 

• Experience working in or covering the financial industry  
• Demonstrated ability-to effectively communicate complex financial information in writing  
• Proficiency using Microsoft applications including Word and Excel  
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with attention to detail  
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment  
• Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work independently    
• Project management skills & demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines  
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in business, economics, communications, writing or journalism  

Responsibilities: 

Project Management & Reporting 

• Work with EVP to create, maintain and execute client project plans 
• Maintain awareness of client deliverables and deadlines 
• Help create and/or finalize client reports  

 Media Outreach 

• Execute media campaigns and pitches with EVPs to print and broadcast media  
• Draft and/or edit news releases  
• Identify media contacts relevant to each client’s audience; organize and conduct research on journalists and build media relationships 
• Develop and update media contact database and work with research staff to build target lists 
• Distribute news releases directly and through newswires 

Content Development 

• Research and write content on financial topics, such as articles and blog posts, backgrounders, feature stories, bios, website copy, policy statements and other corporate communications 
• Complete first drafts of various forms of communications to include investment or personal finance related commentary or thought leadership 

 Social Media 

• Assist with the creation of social media outreach plans for clients  
• Monitor/assess social media outcomes and provide recommendations for social media strategy 

Client Support 

• Assist EVPs to assure timely response to client requests  
• Monitor financial news for opportunities and challenges relevant to clients 
• Perform competitive research 
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all team members 

Work Environment: 

This position offers the opportunity to work in our downtown Milwaukee office or remotely; periodic visits to client locations.  

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