Job responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers to enhance Chase’s reputation
- Draft and disseminate press releases, media kits, and other communications materials to ensure accurate representation of Chase’s strategies and accomplishments
- Proactively identify media opportunities and trends to strategically position Chase as a leader in the financial industry
- Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating interviews, and providing timely and accurate information
- Collaborate with internal marketing team and external public relations agencies to build integrated campaigns, including sponsored content and experiences
- Monitor media coverage, track industry trends, and prepare reports to evaluate the effectiveness of media relations efforts
- Stay informed of regulatory changes and industry developments to anticipate potential media issues and proactively address them
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in media relations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrated success in securing positive media coverage and managing crisis communications
- Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists and influencers
- Experience working with public relations agencies, managing integrated marketing Public Relations campaigns to promote business goals
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with digital and social media platforms
- Ability to partner across a large, matrixed organization, with an understanding of how to lead by influence, not control; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multitask and prioritize high volume, high priority initiatives
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and have a strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability and eagerness to take a creative approach to problem solving
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- financial industry and banking experience