Senior Associate - Strategic Financial Communications
ASC Advisors LLC - Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. ASC Advisors is looking for an experienced public relations professional to help manage communications initiatives with its global client base. The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years of professional communications experience, ideally at an agency or an investment manager, and thrives working in fast-paced situations within a team-based environment. About ASC Advisors ASC Advisors is a strategic communications firm dedicated to the investment management industry. We provide strategic, hands-on communications counsel and execution to world-class investment managers with hedge fund, private equity, venture capital and real estate offerings. The range of our capabilities allows us to form long-term relationships with clients and help them with the variety of communications needs they have over time. For many of our clients, we coordinate communications on a global basis, through our extensive network of media contacts and our relationships with communications agencies in major financial centers. As a boutique firm, ASC Advisors relies on each of its team members to wear a number of hats and collaborate across client accounts on a daily basis. Given the firm’s focus on investment management, it offers its clients a wide range of capabilities, ranging from day-to-day media relations and message development, including work around ESG investing and policies, to portfolio company transactions, proxy fights and activist campaigns, and crisis communications. Responsibilities Include Working collaboratively with ASC Advisors partners, managing directors, directors and associates to support client accounts. Managing day-to-day client relationships, including development and delivery of materials, media inquiries and relationships, and strategic initiative rollouts. Building and leveraging relationships with reporters at key financial and trade publications. Providing input into client strategy, including digital and social media communications. Contributing to new business efforts, including developing relationships with potential referral sources, participating in new business pitches, and helping to expand the firm’s profile within the industry. Skillset Should Include Strong written and spoken communications, including the ability to successfully draft, edit and proofread materials such as press releases, reporter pitches, pitch decks, reporter briefings, memos, etc. Media relations (pitching stories, scheduling and moderating interviews, managing inbound inquiries). Research and analysis of client media coverage and industry trends. Reporter and industry relationships. Excellent attention to detail. Social media (LinkedIn, Twitter). Knowledge of financial markets and investment management (Hedge fund, Shareholder Activism, Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture Capital). Qualifications Bachelor's degree. 3-5 years of communications experience. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Knowledge of or interest in financial markets. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with digital and social media communications. Ability to handle multiple projects at once, effectively managing time and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines. Benefits 401(k) and company match. Health insurance (dental and vision included). Health savings account. Paid time off. Parental leave.
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