Communications Manager

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Communications Manager for RBC Capital Markets in the United States will lead communications, internal & external, for the U.S. Research and RBC Economics businesses. They will contribute positively to RBC's external image in the U.S. through creating and executing proactive, strategic media plans and tactics. The manager role will provide thoughtful and strategic communications counsel to the Global Head of Research and RBC Capital Markets analysts and strategists in the U.S.

What will you do?

• Create, develop and execute strategic internal and external communications plans for U.S. Research and RBC Economics, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and aligning with business goals.
• Source and execute top-level media opportunities in print and broadcast media to maximize the value of our Research investment.
• Position RBC Capital Markets as a thought leader in its sectors of expertise by promoting research content and white papers.
• Run media training sessions to build out the U.S. pool of spokespeople.
• Build relationships with key broadcast outlets through networking meetings, and become the de facto go-to person for all RBC-related broadcast opportunities in the U.S. Will be responsible for booking and organizing TV appearances for RBC's analysts and key spokespeople in RBC Economics.
• Source and execute top-level print media opportunities and build strong relationships with important industry reporters.
• Mitigate issues as they relate to our U.S. Research platform by developing communications strategies and statements (personnel, regulatory).
• Contribute meaningfully to our social media channels by leveraging Research and Economics content and media clips. Serve as global approver for social media posts to maintain brand and messaging consistency.
• Lead the communications effort surrounding our key U.S. industry conferences and arranging for media to attend/cover our conferences.
• Key contact for U.S. PR agency.
• In partnership with Marketing, build the digital and social presences of key U.S. analysts and strategists.
• Generate content for RBC Capital Markets' intranet (CM Web) and run point on U.S. Research and RBC Economics internal communications and announcements.
• Support the development and strategy of Diversity initiatives at the firm.
• Contribute to the success of the overall goals of the Brand, Communications and Citizenship group.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 5+ years of relevant corporate communications experience, PR firm or financial services/professional services firm preferred
• Media relations experience with top tier publications
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage large personalities
• Outstanding writing skills
• Ability to work long hours, operate under intense pressure, and rapidly respond to urgent media inquiries/deadlines
• Attention to detail

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
• Continued opportunities for career advancement
• World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
• Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC
  

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $80,000-135,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Internal Communications, Interpersonal Relationships, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, Oral Communications, Organizational Communications, Time Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK

City:

New York

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2024-12-17

Application Deadline:

2025-01-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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