JPMorgan Public Affairs Communications Sr Associate 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

532116490

As a Public Affairs Communications Sr. Associate you will be a part of the growing Policy and Advocacy Communications team in Washington, D.C., and work in partnership the Global Government Relations team, including Federal Government Relations, State Government Relations, and Regulatory Affairs. In addition, you will develop presentations to communicate our strategies to and solicit feedback from key internal stakeholders.

Job responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of strategic, integrated communications campaigns to bolster policy advocacy
• Draft talking points and support message development around key public policy issues
• Coordinate with trade associations that represent the industry’s interests in Washington, D.C. and in state houses across the U.S.
• Develop and implement tools to keep communications assets – talking points, contact lists, media monitoring and more – up to date and organized
• Maintain an editorial calendar of events and other external opportunities to tell our story and shape key policy debates
• Track public conversations around issues to inform communications and advocacy strategy
• Partner closely with functions across the firm to ensure alignment of messaging and strategy

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 3+ years’ experience in public affairs, issue advocacy or political campaigns
• Experience communicating about complex regulatory and legislative issues
• Excellent writing skills and ability to develop cohesive presentations for internal and external audiences
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience supporting multi-faceted, fast-paced issue campaigns
• Superior judgment, with ethics of the highest caliber
• Keen understanding of social media and alternative media channels, as well as how to tap them to protect reputation and advocate for policy priorities
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize high volume, high priority initiatives
• Ability to tackle new initiatives and projects with energy, eagerness and creativity
• A proactive, self-starter who can work independently and as part of a larger team

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• financial services experience and knowledge of the financial services media and influencer landscape