Fitch Group, Inc.

Senior Associate, Corporate Communications

Fitch Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support Americas communications team in execution of proactive communications strategies to enhance visibility in the media and relationships with reporters
  • Coordinate closely with analytical groups, commercial, and marketing teams to ensure broad, timely, and relevant distribution of news about rating decisions, product developments and industry commentary
  • Develop strong relationships with beat reporters covering the relevant analytical groups and businesses; ensure regular media interaction for analytical team members
  • Provide effective media relations counsel in coordination with senior communications team members
  • Cultivate new spokespeople; raise media profile of target analysts with an emphasis business focus area
  • Evaluate and coordinate incoming media inquiries
  • Draft media pitches, press releases, white papers, and op-eds
  • Identify proactive, creative media opportunities by researching topical themes, digital media and podcasts, and emerging trends
  • Partner with colleagues in Digital and Marketing to maximize impact of media results for website, social feeds, and related marketing collateral
  • Collaborate with colleagues in Events to secure media attendees for eligible Fitch-hosted and sponsored events and webinars; provide on-site support as needed
  • Provide support for industry awards campaigns
  • Manage press lists, track journalist moves, distribute press releases, prepare media briefings
  • Compile daily media summaries; conduct ad hoc media monitoring as needed
  • Media monitoring, measuring, and reporting. This includes reading, understanding and interpreting press coverage and accurately accessing its importance and / or relevance and compiling ad hoc campaign and quarterly reports on media activity and results across Fitch Group as required

Requirements

  • 2-6 years’ work experience in an in-house or agency PR/comms role
  • Experience/exposure to all aspects of account management and client service
  • Background in the financial services/B2B sectors and/or highly regulated industries in a PR/media capacity preferred
  • Dynamic self-starter and comfortable assuming responsibility and accountability for projects
  • Demonstrates sound judgment in media relations and savvy PR acumen
  • Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and the ability to see projects through to completion
  • A team player with strong verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain composure and quality work while under deadline in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with current and emerging social/digital media trends
  • Based in New York City area
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
  • A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
  • Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
  • Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
  • Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
  • Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
  • Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
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Hard Skills & Tools
media relationswritingmedia monitoringpress release draftingmedia pitch developmentreportingcampaign managementaccount managementclient service
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsattention to detailproject managementteam collaborationjudgmentself-starterresponsibilityaccountabilitycomposure under pressure
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree