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HarbourVest Partners · 2 weeks ago

Manager, External Communications

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

HarbourVest Partners is a global firm committed to delivering impactful solutions to clients and investing partners. The Manager of External Communications will lead the media relations strategy in the Americas, enhancing brand recognition and managing media campaigns.

Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Work closely with the VP of external communications and Global counterparts to define, refine, and implement HarbourVest’s media relations strategy in the Americas

Build and enhance recognition of HarbourVest’s brand and market position in the Americas through media relations, with an emphasis on institutional and HNW client segments

Manage media monitoring platform, creating detailed reports on HarbourVest’s brand position amongst our peers

Work cross-functionally with marketing team to plan, create, and launch creative campaigns and compelling stories that resonate with audiences across the Americas

Establish goals and create strategy for meeting media relations results and metrics, working closely with colleagues across teams and functions

Partner with global peers, the Americas IR team and investment SMEs to align efforts globally to support fundraising goals

Build strong relationships with global colleagues across channels, including PR, Internal Communications, Product Marketing, Digital, Design, Events, and Thought leadership

Crisis and issues management communications support

Occasional cat herding and other admin as needed

Qualification

Media relations strategyFinancial media relationsMedia monitoring platformProject managementCross-functional teamworkCreative campaignsCrisis managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Strategic, creative, and entrepreneurial

Experienced working within a global, cross-functional team

Track record of problem-solving and suggesting improvements and innovative approaches

Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strategic financial media relations experience and an understanding of global markets and investing; specific experience in private markets or alternatives a plus

Consistent record of crafting and implementing successful media relations campaigns in a highly regulated environment

Strong relationships with key journalists

Experience managing media databases required; experience with Meltwater platform a plus

Understanding of how to use media to build brand in a highly driven environment

Experience with improving critical metrics to measure success and analyze results to make strategic recommendations

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to not take oneself too seriously

Dedicated and inclusive team member

Skilled at forming relationships across an organization including key partners and individuals at all levels of seniority

Strong project management skills, including proven organizational skills with attention to detail, able to optimally manage multiple projects