Capital One Principal Associate Public Relations Corporate Communications 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

798765667

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Principal Associate, Public Relations, Corporate Communications

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This position requires exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; solid understanding of and experience working with earned and paid media; experience with influencer identification and management; experience leading projects and teams to meet business objectives; and the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders while operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. This position also requires a self-starter with the ability to lean into white space and adapt to change quickly.

• Determine when to incorporate earned and paid media, influencer relations, speaking engagement, and experiential and content components into campaigns

• Draft effective communications materials, including strategic plans, announcements, leader talking points and remarks, and other communications for various audiences

• Identify earned media opportunities that support business objectives and coordinate outreach, leveraging contacts and building relationships to ensure media coverage across a range of verticals

• Build relationships with influencers and manage content that can be adapted and shared across a variety of internal and external channels

• Work with partners (e.g., Marketing, Product, Tech) to plan and execute integrated campaigns that promote Capital One’s tech journey and tech-forward products

• Partner closely with PR agency and vendors to execute strategies

• Work closely and engage with key stakeholders to build trusted relationships

• Maintain expert knowledge of tech at Capital One, including: trends, competitors, and related campaigns and activations

• Identify themes, topics and content that resonate with target audiences and meet business objectives

• Assess risks and potential communications problems and provide proactive solutions
  

• Leverage data and insights to inform and measure success of narratives and influence programming

• Partner with Corporate Communications team members to ensure a well-managed communications approach

• Connect the dots between Line of Business priorities and the broader enterprise to drive efficiencies and create value for our business partners

• Identify ways to enhance Capital One’s reputation, ensuring all efforts reflect and bolster the enterprise

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience

• At least 4 years of public relations experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 4 years of experience managing media relations

• At least 3 years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• At least 2 years of experience working in tech communications

• At least 2 years of experience presenting work to clients and/or executives

• At least 1 year of experience measuring the impact and value of campaigns

New York City (Hybrid On-Site): $103,900 - $118,600 for Principal Communications AssocThis role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

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