Director, Strategic Communications (Financial Services Policy)

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→Serve as day-to-day coordinator on a diverse roster of financial services industry client accounts and/or sub-projects, with focus on financial services policy, including digital assets and digital currencies
→Craft and deliver persuasive messaging and related collateral materials, simplifying complex policy, legislative, regulatory, legal or other general issues. Strong writing abilities are critical to success in this position.
→Maintain expert knowledge of evolving policy and political issues that impact clients’ sectors and a grasp of reporting trends
→Generate media outreach strategies and pitch stories on a regular basis
→Manage multiple projects, including task and deadline tracking, for multiple clients from concept to completion
→Work closely with Associate Directors, Senior Associates and Associates, including reviewing and editing materials developed by junior staff and interns
→Demonstrate strong client-relations skills – responsive, professional, and helpful
→Contribute to firm’s new business process and efforts
→Work with other FGS divisions to deliver integrated services (including investor relations communications, government relations, advertising, and public opinion research)

A BA/BS degree in a related field and 9-12 years of relevant experience
Specific familiarity and experience with financial services policy issues preferred.
Extremely strong writing and communications skills; familiarity with both newspaper style and social media writing; ability to produce clear, concise materials within tight deadlines
Ability to identify and cultivate key media contacts and outlets for a range of clients
Experience pitching stories to local and national news outlets and knowledge of what drives media coverage
Detail oriented and strong project management skills; preference for account coordination experience at a public relations agency
Strong strategic thinker with understanding of how larger economic and public policy landscape impacts clients’ communications abilities and needs
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Ambition for sourcing and/or successfully leading efforts to obtain new business
A demonstrated capacity for leadership, communication and teamwork