Sr. Associate Communications Manager (Content)

Job Description Summary

Manages key stakeholder relationships to support the creation of capital markets, economic and policy thought leadership content for the company’s external audiences. Increases awareness and supports corporate objectives by sharing communications through existing channels, including internal and external websites, email and social media. Provides regular reporting for channel and message readership/impact. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Writes drafts and edits content in line with organizational style guidelines to format and publish information on websites and in print.
• Edits a document in line with organizational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.
• Executes a communications plan within established systems and procedures.
• Works within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Develops own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gains or maintains external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Maintains an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

• Uses clear and effective writing skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
• Applies knowledge of financial markets and investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
• Applies sound news judgement to market, economic and policy developments.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge to act independently while providing guidance and training to others on using clear and effective verbal communications skills to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing appropriate plans or performing necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on maximizing a brand's impact and market value by managing and developing all aspects of public content communication.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.

Education

Bachelor’s: Marketing, Bachelor’s: Mass Communication, Bachelor’s: Public Relations

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. 

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