Bessemer Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Public Relations and Social Media Associate to join a group of talented corporate strategy & communications professionals to learn and grow within a dynamic and collaborative team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-profile public relations and social media efforts at a leading family office. This role will report to the Public Relations Manager.
Responsibilities
- Support PR Initiatives: Assist in coordinating media interviews, distributing press coverage, editing byline articles, and managing PR metrics and agency communications.
- Social Media Management: Draft, schedule, and publish engaging content across corporate social platforms; maintain the content calendar; ensure timely approvals and alignment with brand voice.
- Monitoring & Listening: Track media coverage, brand mentions, and flag relevant industry and competitor activity across traditional and social media channels.
- Research & Trend Analysis: Conduct competitive research, monitor PR and social media trends, and identify opportunities for visibility through media, conferences, or content.
- Analytics & Reporting: Support tracking and reporting of key PR and social media metrics; analyze performance to inform strategy and improvements.
- Collaboration & Coordination: Liaise with cross-functional teams (marketing, legal, HR, creative) to ensure content is accurate, timely, and aligned with firm objectives.
- Crisis & Issues Support: Help maintain crisis communication playbooks, monitor real-time issues, and support response planning and execution.
- Administrative & Project Support: Provide general support to coordinate PR/social initiatives, ensuring smooth day-to-day execution.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, English, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in public relations, marketing, or content creation; internship experience considered. Prior work in financial or professional services is a plus.
- Writing & Communication: Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor content for different audiences and platforms.
- Work Ethic & Initiative: Self-starter, high level of accountability, and a proactive approach to learning and taking ownership.
- Team & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset; collaborative and comfortable working cross-functionally.
- Judgment & Discretion: Demonstrated professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to Detail: Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in fast-paced environments.
- Problem Solving: Creative thinker and problem-solver; adaptable and resourceful under shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
- Analytics & Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite); familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., LinkedIn Analytics) and basic reporting.
The base salary range for this position is $80K - $90K. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.
In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive-based bonus based on individual and company performance.
Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (K) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability covering and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.
About Bessemer Trust
Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.
Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.
Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.
Key Facts:
- For 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
- Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
- To watch a video about Bessemer Trust’s history, click here.
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About Our Employee Rewards and Benefits:
We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:
- Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
- A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
- Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
- Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
- Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
- Paid time off and paid parental leave
- Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees
Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.
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What We Do
Privately owned and independent, Bessemer Trust is a multifamily office that has served individuals and families of substantial wealth for more than 110 years. Through comprehensive investment management, wealth planning, and family office services, we help clients achieve peace of mind for generations.
