ASC Advisors is looking for an experienced public relations professional to help manage communications initiatives with its global client base. The ideal candidate would have 1-3 years of professional communications experience, ideally at an agency or an investment manager, and thrives working in fast-paced situations within a team-based environment.
Details:
Full time
Responsibilities:
Working collaboratively with ASC Advisors partners, managing directors, directors and associates to support client accounts.
Managing day-to-day client relationships, including development and delivery of materials, media inquiries and relationships and strategic initiative rollouts.
Building and leveraging relationships with reporters at key financial and trade publications.
Providing input into client strategy, including digital and social media communications.
Contributing to new business efforts, including developing relationships with potential referral sources, participating in new business pitches and helping to expand the firm’s profile within the industry.
Required Skillset:
Strong written and verbal communications, including the ability to successfully draft, edit and proofread materials such as press releases, reporter pitches, pitch decks, reporter briefings, memos, etc.
Media relations experience (e.g. pitching stories, scheduling and moderating interviews, managing inbound inquiries)
Strong research and analysis skills especially regarding client media coverage and wider industry trends
Proven and established reporter and industry relationships
Excellent attention to detail
Experience operating key social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter)
Prior knowledge of financial markets and investment management (Hedge fund, Shareholder Activism, Private Equity, Real Estate, Venture Capital).
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
1-3 years of communications experience
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Knowledge of or interest in financial markets
Proficient in Mac, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with digital and social media communications
Ability to handle multiple projects at once, effectively managing time and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines
Benefits:
SIMPLE retirement plan and company match
Health insurance (dental and vision options included)
Health savings account
Paid time off
Next Steps:
If interested, please send your resume to careers@ascadvisors.com, and we will reach out should there be an open position.
