Public Affairs Communications Manager VP

6+ years of experience in public affairs, issue advocacy or political campaigns; financial services industry experience with a focus on financial services regulatory and legislative issues
Excellent writing skills and ability to develop cohesive presentations for internal and external audiences and exceptional interpersonal skills
Experience in effectively partnering across a large, matrixed organization
Experience in providing counsel to senior executives or public-facing officials
Well-developed strategy and planning skills and experience leading issue advocacy campaigns
Superior judgment, with ethics of the highest caliber
Fluency across social media and alternative media channels with a proven ability to tap them to protect reputation and advocate for policy priorities
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize high volume, high priority initiatives
Excellent crisis communications skills and ability to demonstrate leadership through chaos
Ability to tackle new initiatives and projects with energy, eagerness and creativity
A proactive, self-starter who can work independently and as part of a larger team

Develop and implement strategic, integrated communications campaigns supporting policy advocacy
Draft official, public-facing materials in response to key public policy issues
Identify external engagements that allow us to share our story and shape key policy debates
Develop messaging and content to inform and engage elected officials, non-profit organizations and other issue-specific experts
Prepare senior executives for public appearances related to public policy
Track and analyze public conversations around issues to inform communications and advocacy strategy
Engage in crisis communications planning and response
Partner closely with functions across the firm to ensure alignment of messaging and strategy

No preferred qualifications provided.