Director, Strategic Communications
Employer:
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
Location: New York, New York United States
Last Updated: 03/31/2009
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), a major global financial services trade association, is seeking a professional with five to seven years' communications experience. This person, based in New York City, will develop a depth and breadth of knowledge working in a broad range of advocacy, legal and policy areas related to the industry. Working as part of a team, duties include planning, developing and implementing strategic and tactical communications; proactively pitching stories to the media; responding to media requests; writing press releases; staffing events and ensuring strong, consistent communications internally, externally and with member firms.
Ideal candidates will have experience in the financial services arena, with a good understanding of equity markets and solid background in fixed income. Specific experience related to municipal bonds is a plus. In-house corporate, agency or financial journalism background is preferred. Successful candidate must be detail oriented with excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to respond to immediate deadlines, handle multiple projects simultaneously and work well as part of a team. A bachelor's degree in business, PR, journalism or other relevant fields is required.
We offer an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. Please include two brief writing samples. Please send resume and writing samples to commjob@sifma.org. EOE
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