Summary of the Opportunity
The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and disseminating communications materials, assisting with media engagement, and managing a number of Forum assets. This position serves as an integral member of a fast-paced communications team and supports all aspects of its work.
Key Responsibilities
• Drafts press releases, statements, OpEds, letters to the editor, fact sheets, and other materials as needed, and manages approvals by relevant Forum staff or members and public distribution
• Assists Director of Media and Outreach in pitching, coordinating, and facilitating media engagement including but not limited to quarterly reporter lunches, print interviews, and TV, radio, and podcast appearances
• Leads work to track and convey contributions of member firms in areas across the country, including maintaining the database and webpage, and developing fact sheets in close coordination with the government relations team
• Designs creative and writes copy for the Forum and Forum CEO’s Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media channels and posts as applicable
• With Senior Manager of Digital Strategy, manages Forum website, writing and editing website copy, updating content, and developing website strategy
• Writes copy for the Forum’s newsletter, the Forum File, and leads coordination of member content.
• Develops and updates Forum fact sheets, coordinating copy with Forum staff and developing design
• Maintains weekly editorial calendar for all digital products, prioritizing messaging based on current events and priorities in coordination with members of the Forum team
• Maintains weekly and monthly calendar of events for use by Forum team to organize workflow and monitoring
• Maintains a rapid response database of talking points, data, and graphics on relevant topics, working closely with policy research and government relations teams to ensure most up to date information
• Tracks social media of member firms, relevant trade groups, bank regulatory agencies, Capitol Hill committees, and other social media accounts of interest to the Forum
• Creates weekly report tracking key Forum communications efforts for dissemination to member communicators
• Assists other Forum team members on research, events, planning, government relations, and other items as needed
• Monitors hearings, press conferences, member press hits and other events
• Acts as a liaison to news alerts contractor to flag events that are of particular interest to help ensure quick delivery of relevant stories
• Manages news subscriptions for Forum staff
• Regularly reviews Forum products, including website, fact sheets, and other items to flag outdated information and works to update
• Tracks media coverage and contacts
• Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
What You’ll Need to Succeed (Requirements)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least two years of prior work experience in communications, government, or a related field
• Experience in financial services industry preferred
Competencies
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to be a flexible, positive, and proactive team player
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google and strong proficiency in Adobe creative suite
Additional Requirements
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to be a flexible, positive, and proactive team player
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google and strong proficiency in Adobe creative suite
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Director of Media and Outreach.
Why Join FSF
The Financial Services Forum is an economic policy and advocacy organization whose members are the eight largest and most diversified financial institutions headquartered in the United States. Forum member institutions are a leading source of lending and investment in the United States and serve millions of consumers, businesses, investors, and communities throughout the country. The Forum promotes policies that support savings and investment, financial inclusion, deep and liquid capital markets, a competitive global marketplace, and a sound financial system.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,359 – $89,757. Additionally, the Forum provides a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with matching contribution, FSA/HSA, and paid time off.
Work Environment
This position is based in a professional environment in Washington, D.C., and requires work to be performed within the Forum’s office with an option for part-time remote work on Fridays. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones, in addition to virtual meeting platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of this job consistent with federal, state, and local standards.
Occasional out-of-town travel is required for this position.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, design examples, and resume to careers@fsforum.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Financial Services Forum provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals. We do not discriminate based on race, color, genetic information, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, marital status, citizenship status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation of any individual, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Financial Services Forum grants reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities that don’t cause undue hardship. Such accommodations can include altering equipment, altering facilities, providing a qualified reader, or providing information aurally.
The above-referenced job description is a guideline designed to present an overview of the position and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities and requirements. The duties listed may be changed or amended in accordance with business necessity. This Job Description is not an employment contract and does not alter your status as an “at-will” employee. As an at-will employee you may be terminated at any time with or without cause and likewise you may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.