Regional Communications Associate

Job Description
Our U.S. regional team is looking for a communications professional with experience in public relations or journalism. This role supports JPMorganChase's businesses and corporate responsibility at the local level in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
As a Regional Communications Associate on the Communications Team, you will play a key role in amplifying our story and demonstrating our impact within local communities. Collaborating closely with the Regional Communications Lead and senior leadership, you will help develop and implement effective communications strategies that advance the company's priorities in meaningful ways. You will also partner with various business units and corporate groups to execute comprehensive initiatives that highlight JPMorganChase's value as a business leader and community partner. Your responsibilities will include identifying and leveraging earned media opportunities across the firm, as well as executing public affairs strategies that showcase our commitment to the communities we serve.
Job responsibilities:

• Lead public relations campaigns across traditional, social, and digital media; serving as a media spokesperson in Kentucky and West Virginia, and as needed in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
• Help senior staff build and maintain media lists and relationships with national, trade, and local media.
• Create talking points and key messages for the business and our spokespeople.
• Develop content as needed-media pitches, press releases, articles, social media posts, and more.
• Find ways to use the firm's award-winning economics, technology, and financial market research with media; brainstorming new topics and themes for thought leadership.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 3+ years of local news or media relations experience at an agency or in-house; Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Ability to find, tell, and share great stories.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape
• Executive presence and ability to advise and work with senior management.
• Fluency across social media and communications channels; proven ability to protect reputation and promote the brand.
• Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive media issues.
• Ability to work across a large, matrixed organization; skilled at leading by influence.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to multitask and prioritize high-volume, high-priority work.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; eager to take a creative approach to problem solving.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Zignal, or similar communications software
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Existing relationships with national, trade, and local media

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Marketing & Communications teams shape the firm's brand and protect and grow the firm's excellent reputation across the world. They deepen relationships with customers through shared passions with a best in class portfolio of partnerships globally. Through the use of data and analytics, they create and deliver marketing campaigns or servicing messages through our websites, mobile apps, and paid media channels based on what is best for the customer.