As a key member of the Corporate Communications team, the Director will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of external communications and media relations strategies for Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group.
Responsibilities- Develop and execute proactive media strategies that elevate Cantor Fitzgerald’s business profile across financial, business, and market-focused outlets
- Managing communications across a wide range of topics, including new products/services, business initiatives, new hires, philanthropic initiatives, etc. to support the firm’s reputation, employee engagement objectives, culture and business goals
- Serve as a primary point of contact for top-tier media, managing inbound inquiries and driving outbound storytelling
- Prepare executives for public appearances with concise, market-ready talking points and briefing materials
- Support communications around sensitive issues and reputational matters in close coordination with internal partners
- Develop media strategies that highlight market insights, firm perspectives, and executive thought leadership
- Supporting media monitoring, measurement and analyzing the firm's coverage and activities
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, or Communications
- 10+ years of experience in public relations/corporate communications, with demonstrated success in media relations, ideally within financial services or capital markets
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex topics clearly and quickly
- Demonstrated expertise in social and digital platforms
- Ability to effectively collaborate and work with stakeholders at all levels across an organization, including senior leadership
- Entrepreneurial with robust project management to multi-task and be flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 + annual discretionary bonus
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About UsSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications
- 10+ years in public relations or corporate communications
- Demonstrated success in media relations
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Expertise in social and digital platforms
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders including senior leadership
- Strong project management and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment
- Experience within financial services or capital markets
What We Do
Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, serving clients from over 30 offices around the world. Founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, the firm pioneered computer-based bond trading, built one of the broadest distribution networks in the industry and became the market’s premier dealer of government securities. Today, Cantor Fitzgerald is known for its strength across a diverse array of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, commercial real estate finance and services, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management, and e-commerce and online ventures. In all its businesses, the firm is an acknowledged leader in developing advanced technologies to expand market access, and help clients achieve their most important financial and strategic objectives. This commitment to client-centered innovation has led to enduring relationships with many of the world’s most demanding institutional investors and corporations. For more information please visit www.cantor.com.
