Rubenstein Communications · 2 months ago
Senior Vice President, Corporate and Financial Services Group (Public Relations)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expRubenstein Communications is a strategic communications firm that builds and protects the reputations of over 400 clients across various industries. The Senior Vice President will provide strategic communications counsel and media relations for clients in the financial services and corporate sectors, managing complex issues and fostering strong client relationships.
Public Relations
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as trusted client advisor, continually fostering client-agency relationships, building trust, and anticipating and addressing client needs
Provide strategy and counsel for developing comprehensive public relations programs that can address complex issues, including reputation and crisis management campaigns; contend with and navigate highly confidential, sensitive information and issues on behalf of clients
Craft, manage, implement, and convey clients’ stories and messages through a full range of media outreach; cultivate, establish, and maintain working relationships with all levels of local, national, international, and trade media
Write creative and effective press materials, client briefings, campaign plans, and communication materials; draft messaging and talking points for senior management presentations, including preparing executives for press interviews
Pitch to media and execute long-range communications strategies that raise the profile of the client and its executives, securing coverage with regional and national publications; secure executive placement on prestigious industry panels and seminars
Assist in planning and overseeing the coordination of large-scale media events, including organizing logistics, staffing, and managing press
Oversee content creation on social media and the distribution of press materials across platforms
Research topics essential to client issues and apply findings to strategy and approach
Ensure that all team actions remain in synergy and all projects are delivered on-time and within scope at the highest quality
Nimbly work well within a collaborative team account structure; actively mentor an array of junior staff, guiding their ability to meet deadlines, enhance skills, and cultivate media relationships
Work with account and business development teams to build incremental business opportunities
Qualification
Required
Serve as trusted client advisor, continually fostering client-agency relationships, building trust, and anticipating and addressing client needs
Provide strategy and counsel for developing comprehensive public relations programs that can address complex issues, including reputation and crisis management campaigns; contend with and navigate highly confidential, sensitive information and issues on behalf of clients
Craft, manage, implement, and convey clients' stories and messages through a full range of media outreach; cultivate, establish, and maintain working relationships with all levels of local, national, international, and trade media
Write creative and effective press materials, client briefings, campaign plans, and communication materials; draft messaging and talking points for senior management presentations, including preparing executives for press interviews
Pitch to media and execute long-range communications strategies that raise the profile of the client and its executives, securing coverage with regional and national publications; secure executive placement on prestigious industry panels and seminars
Assist in planning and overseeing the coordination of large-scale media events, including organizing logistics, staffing, and managing press
Oversee content creation on social media and the distribution of press materials across platforms
Research topics essential to client issues and apply findings to strategy and approach
Ensure that all team actions remain in synergy and all projects are delivered on-time and within scope at the highest quality
Nimbly work well within a collaborative team account structure; actively mentor an array of junior staff, guiding their ability to meet deadlines, enhance skills, and cultivate media relationships
Work with account and business development teams to build incremental business opportunities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate with and present to a diverse group of people and audiences; focused on team success and collaboration
Experience in corporate and financial communications with ability to understand complex financial issues and data and articulate these into subjects of interest for the media
Excellent, demonstrated writing and analytical skills, with documented ability to craft press releases, media pitches, in-depth PR plans, and strategic communications materials (AP Style knowledge a plus)
Self-motivated individual capable of working autonomously and taking initiative
Proven track record of successfully leading teams
Conversant in current breaking news both nationally and globally, particularly in business and finance
Comfortable and confident when dealing with confidential and controversial matters on behalf of clients, as well as demonstrated skill in handling C-suite issues and executive positioning
Ability to quickly comprehend and analyze complicated matters and help boil them down to key messages/actions
Ability to think critically and creatively and develop new and interesting ideas
Strong relationships with media outlets on local and national levels; proven record in delivering PR results across print, online, and broadcast; curious and willing to learn about new topics, and ability to develop new media relationships in a variety of fields
Ability to manage time, multi-task, and move quickly with efficiency and attention to detail while ensuring deadlines are met; diligent and organized with proven, high-level project management capability
Demonstrated proficiency and affinity for social media / digital tools and platforms, and the eagerness to learn and stay current in the digital space; experience utilizing social media platforms to achieve client objectives; understanding of the intersection between traditional and social media and how different outlets can serve different purposes
Direct publicity experience in the financial services sector is required; versatility to work across multiple sectors helpful
10 – 15 years of client and media relations experience at a PR agency or on an in-house communications team desirable, servicing a diverse client base preferred
Preferred
Knowledge of the financial industry, capital markets, and investment strategies, is preferred
Familiarity with day-to-day tools (Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, MuckRack, Critical Mention, Meltwater, etc.) a plus
Facility with Bloomberg Terminal a plus
College degree preferred – focus in Communications, Journalism, English, or Business is ideal
Benefits
401K plan with a 4% company match
Commuter benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA with company funding
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Referral bonuses
Facilities for a nursing parent
Programming from our internal DEIA Council
Professional development and education programs
Entertainment discounts
Team outings
And much more.
Company
Rubenstein Communications
We build and protect the reputations of more than 400 clients—leaders and innovators in every industry.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steven Rubenstein
President
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