Media Relations Manager
Media Relations Manager
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About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Media Relations Manager to lead external communications for our US Wealth Management business. This is a newly created position responsible for developing and implementing media strategies designed to elevate our profile protect its reputation and position our executives and investment professionals as thought leaders in the wealth management space. This position is a unique opportunity to collaborate with business and functional partners to drive communications that align with business objectives.
This role requires a communications professional with expertise in developing and supporting effective integrated communications programs that align with Wellingtons priorities and US Wealth expansion plans. This individual will report to the Director Corporate Communications and work closely with other senior executives and business leaders. The role may be based in New York or Boston.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Media Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement proactive media relations strategies to support business objectives product launches campaigns and brand positioning across wealth management.
Executive Visibility: Partner with senior leaders to craft compelling narratives and secure high-impact media opportunities including interviews op-eds and speaking engagements.
Media Engagement: Leverage and maintain relationships with financial and trade media acting as a primary point of contact for journalists covering wealth management investment strategy and market trends.
Content Development: Draft and edit press releases media briefings Q&As and messaging documents tailored to wealth audiences.
Issues Management: Monitor media coverage and manage reputational risks working closely with compliance and legal teams to ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with marketing (strategists product social events) and investment teams to align messaging and ensure consistency and commerciality.
Measurement & Reporting: Monitor earned media coordinate and analyze performance metrics provide regular reporting to stakeholders leverage Signal and Roxhill platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Finance or related field.
8-10 years of experience in external communications preferably within financial services or wealth management.
Media relations content development and social media experience required.
Strong understanding of investment products financial markets and the regulatory environment.
Established press contacts and relationships particularly in the wealth space.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear engaging narratives.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders and quickly build relationships needed to accomplish program objectives.
Experience managing high-profile media engagements and crisis communications.
Well-organized detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
High energy/self-starter with the ability to work independently and to navigate a large complex global organization.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
Experience working with journalists covering wealth and investment management.
Experience working with C-suite executives.
Familiarity with global media landscapes and regional nuances.
Demonstrated success in securing tier-one media coverage.
Knowledge of private markets and multi-asset strategies is a plus.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion creed national origin age ancestry disability (physical or mental) medical condition citizenship marital status pregnancy veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at .
At Wellington Management our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract inspire and retain the best talent in our strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary variable compensation and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 80000 - 180000This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salaryis only one component of Wellingtons total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives if eligible. In addition we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan health and wellbeing dental vision and pharmacy coverage health savings account flexible spending accounts and commuter program employee assistance program life and disability insurance adoption assistance back-up childcare tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absencepaid holidays volunteer sick and vacation time)
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our support of this commitment our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
