Part of the firm’s Global Communications organization, the Public Affairs Communications team is embedded alongside Global Government Relations to advocate across legislative, regulatory, and litigation matters at the global, federal, and state levels. This position will also work in tandem with a variety of internal and external partners to deliver comprehensive communications strategies with executive visibility at the highest levels.

As a Public Affairs Communications Analyst within the Public Affairs Communications team you will support stakeholder communications strategies that advance the Firm’s policy goals and global reputation. This role provides an opportunity to engage in policy communications in a fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape. In addition, you will develop and maintain media lists for reporters from print, television and online media covering our policy issues. You will also partner closely with colleagues across the firm that support Corporate Responsibility.

Job responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze news and/or social media around priority policy issues to inform decision making on risk or reputational matters
• Develop and maintain media lists for reporters from print, television and online media covering our policy issues
• Analyze policy, political, and media developments, contributing to rapid‑response communications and reporting for internal stakeholders
• Craft messaging and similar communications materials that support executive engagements with journalists, elected officials, and external stakeholders
• Identify external engagements that allow us to share our story
• Partner closely with colleagues across the firm that support Corporate Responsibility and our Lines of Business to ensure alignment of messaging and strategy

Require qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 1 plus years of experience in public affairs, communications, government relations, or political campaigns (including temporary jobs or internships)
• Excellent writing skills and strong visual storytelling design skills with proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Top notch organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize high volume, high priority initiatives
• Fluency across social media and other multi-media channels
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Public speaking interest and ability to engage with executives
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to partner across a large organization
• Superior judgment, with ethics of the highest caliber
• Ability to tackle new initiatives and projects with energy, eagerness, and creativity
• A proactive, self-starter nature

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Familiarity with financial services industry