Vanguard
Financial Services
CommunicationsStrategistInvestments
“Communications Strategist - Investments at Vanguard. Skills: Communications strategy, Media relations, Investment communications. Develop integrated communications strategies. Execute integrated communications strategies”
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decisions; Performance assessment; Strategy optimization
No visa sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum five years’ related work experience, Experience in financial communications, Experience in media relations, Experience in asset management
Nice to Have
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Finance, or related field, Experience serving as a spokesperson, Experience managing media inquiries, Experience advising stakeholders, Experience contributing to communications strategy, Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently, Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, Experience using data and insights to evaluate communications effectiveness, Experience driving continuous improvement, Proven ability to mentor others, Proven ability to contribute to team development
What You'll Do.
Develop integrated communications strategies
Execute integrated communications strategies
Translate investment strategies into messaging
Translate market developments into messaging
Translate portfolio perspectives into messaging
Serve as communications advisor
Offer actionable recommendations
Shape messaging for key initiatives
Shape approach for key initiatives
Identify media opportunities
Protect Vanguard’s reputation
Build relationships with financial journalists
Build relationships with industry influencers
Build relationships with business partners
Secure impactful coverage
Lead development of communications materials
Ensure accuracy in materials
Ensure clarity in materials
Ensure alignment with Vanguard’s voice
Manage communications projects independently
Measure communications projects
Apply data to inform decisions
Apply insights to inform decisions
Monitor industry activity
Monitor market activity
Monitor competitor activity
Identify opportunities
Elevate insights to senior team members
Mentor junior team members
Support junior team members
Provide guidance on content development
Provide guidance on execution
Provide guidance on professional growth
Collaborate across Corporate Communications
Collaborate across Marketing
Collaborate across business teams
Ensure coordinated communications
Ensure enterprise-aligned communications
Participate in special projects
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with senior leaders; Collaborate across teams; Collaborate with business partners; Collaborate with analytics teams; Collaborate with junior team members; Collaborate across Corporate Communications; Collaborate across Marketing; Collaborate across business teams
Communication Scope
Clear messaging; Compelling messaging; Executive briefing; Thought leadership
Process & Methodology
Project management, Strategy execution, Timeline management, KPI management
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