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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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