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Corporate Communications Manager
NYC, NY
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Job Description
Job Title Corporate Communications Manager
Location New York, NY, US
Organization Name 0001 3055 Corporate Communications - Corp
Company Overview
In 1983, the first online trade was placed using early E*TRADE technology. Today, E*TRADE FINANCIAL is a global financial leader, delivering value and innovation to millions of customers in more than 40 countries worldwide.
We are looking for dynamic, highly energized risk-takers who are ready to join a fast-paced, world leader in the financial services industry. We move at the speed of the Internet. Our work culture fosters an incredible exposure to innovative ideas and challenges that create experience and opportunity. Many have risen through the organization to become industry leaders, in both the financial services world and in the community at large. E*TRADE is made up of some of the brightest and most talented people in the industry - are you ready to join the industry leader?
Detailed Description
The full-time, New York-based position is responsible for the developing and executing on pro-active media relations outreach programs that promote E*TRADE’s products and services, yielding personal finance coverage. The position reports to the Company’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications and is responsible for managing announcements and proactively promoting E*TRADE’s product and services in the United States.
The ideal candidate is self-driven, results-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The position will have the opportunity to work closely with senior executives to develop and deliver complex financial communications to stakeholder audiences.
Key Accountabilities:
- Drive pro-active press coverage, developing and executing on media outreach strategies for business, personal finance and vertical media
- Develop relationships that can be leveraged to E*TRADE’s advantage with key media, industry analysts, vendor partners
- Create and implement product/service announcement plans
- Support communication initiatives associated with corporate financial and business announcements
- Place and support company executives at industry speaking opportunities
- Write media pitches, press releases, fact sheets, advertorials and bylined articles
- Prepare executives for media interviews and speaking opportunities — supply key messaging as well as relevant background information
- Prepare customer case studies for media placement
- Drive industry intelligence monitoring and reporting
Job Requirements
Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Communications or equivalent experience required
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in public relations, preferably in an agency setting with financial services experience
- Proven ability to develop a PR plan and execute on it
- Extensive media relations experience required
- Excellent writing, editing, research and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal communications skills and the ability to motivate others
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Proven ability to garner media coverage as a result of pro-active outreach programs
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Experience Required
5 plus years
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Last Update
September 07, 2010
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