Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco · 23 hours ago
Communications Consultant
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$91K/yr - $133K/yr
6+ years expThe Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is seeking a media relations specialist to coordinate and support the Bank’s engagement with the news media and other external audiences. The role involves managing media relations activities, developing proactive media strategies, and executing public relations campaigns to promote the Bank's impact across its seven-state region and nationally.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manages media relations activities and strategies for the organization and key leaders
Develops proactive media strategy and approaches and pitches bank research and other work to the news media
Develops press releases, media toolkits and other content
Seizes on timely opportunities to promote Bank content with both traditional and new media platforms
Builds relationships with local, national, and trade media
Serves as point of contact for members of the news media
Involved in crisis communication responses, develops crisis communication materials and preparation documents
Develops and executes key public relations campaigns for the Bank, including influencer and thought leader marketing efforts
Builds relationships with key internal leaders to promote thought leadership
Supports the Bank’s speakers program and identifies appropriate speaking opportunities for senior leaders
Writes content for Bank leaders and provides media coaching for executives and other Bank subject matter experts
Collaborates to public and community outreach efforts
Uses software tools to track and monitor Bank media mentions
Takes on special projects that are often highly visible and sensitive in nature
Engages with Federal Reserve System colleagues to develop strategies to address common media relations issues
Familiar with AI tools, specifically within media monitoring software
Qualification
Required
Six to 10-plus years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic communication and media engagement plans
Experience in a corporate communications or media relations environment
Ability to use media tracking tools and use information from metrics reports to make content recommendations
Demonstrated ability to effectively represent a mission-driven organization in public settings
Proficient at translating complex topics for a general audience
Ability to interact effectively with colleagues and leaders throughout a complex organization
Ability to appropriately manage sensitive issues with tact and professionalism
A keen understanding of the external environment and current media landscape
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco—public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Mary C. Daly
Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer
Nargiza Mashuri
Head of Customer Engagement
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