Job Purpose
The role is hands-on and involves writing press releases, handling media inquiries, proactive and reactive communications, and development of messaging. Theis responsible for managing the overall voice and messaging of the NYSE, ensuring that all communications are aligned with business objectives, and will be required to foster strong relationships across media, commentators, and other audiences.
Responsibilities
- Manage the communications needs of the NYSE, its President and leadership team, which includes message development, media outreach and managing speaking opportunities.
- Be responsible for telling the story of the NYSE and its key businesses, which include listings, capital markets and transactions as well as helping to promote the companies listed at the NYSE.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across media and journalists and be at ease speaking daily with media from a range of publications across geographies, time zones and type (e.g. online, broadcast, content).
- Responsible for crisis communications responses, including crafting timely and effective statements.
- Manage the NYSE’s communications needs around key events including IPOs, client events and visits from prominent individuals.
- Write press releases, messaging for interviews and speaking engagements, and social media content.
- Manage the media following of the NYSE to ensure it has relationships with key followers.
- Work in close collaboration with the ICE communications, NYSE marketing, social media and events teams (ICE is the parent company of the NYSE).
- Take a hands-on approach in leading a team of Communications professionals.
Knowledge And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in a writing-based subject.
- 10+ years of public relations / communications experience either in-house or within a communications agency, with a proven track record of managing external communication strategies (public relations, digital media, messaging, etc.) and executive profiles.
- Experience managing teams with a hands-on leadership style.
- Demonstrated experience in handling media relations, crisis communication, and brand messaging.
- Knowledge and interest in financial markets.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members across teams.
- Established media relationships, ability to speak with media, and a proven ability to generate media results.
- Exceptional writing skills including message development, bylines, blogs, social posts, video and podcast scripts, press releases and media statements.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously across deadlines.
- Experience in managing communications during a crisis and in high-pressure environments, maintaining clear messaging.
