Associate Director, Corporate Communications

 

Associate Director, Corporate Communications

 

About the role:

 

The Fitch Group Corporate Communications team is currently seeking an Associate Director-level candidate for a Press Officer role based in New York, supporting media activities throughout the US, Canada and Latin America. The candidate will be responsible for optimizing media visibility for Fitch Ratings and our Fitch Solutions businesses.

 

As part of an integrated team, you will also work closely with specialists in marketing, internal communications, content distribution and web teams to deliver optimal visibility for a range of stakeholders. We seek to optimize Fitch's visibility through topical, timely and effective communications delivered with strategic focus and strong operating discipline. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop in a fast-paced and supportive working environment.

 

Reporting to a NY based senior director of communications, the candidate will work closely with colleagues across the globe in a highly-effective team which manages relationships with print, broadcast and financial markets journalists, as well as protecting the reputation and position of Fitch.

 

This position is based at Hearst Tower in New York City.

 

What we offer:

• A team-oriented work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a leading global financial information services company with operations in over 30 countries. This role focuses on protecting and advancing the firm's reputation by collaborating with diverse global media.

 

We’ll count on you to:

• Work closely with Fitch Ratings analytical groups, commercial facing teams for Ratings and Solutions businesses, as well as marketing leaders representing various businesses to develop proactive communications strategies to enhance visibility in the media and relationships with reporters.
• Provide effective media relations counsel to senior management within Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions, collaboration with senior directors on the Americas communications team.
• Contribute to the development of Fitch’s global media strategy
• Identify media opportunities including editorial calendars, topical themes, journalist moves and emerging trends
• Ensure broad, timely and relevant distribution of news about rating decisions, product developments and industry commentary.
• Write media releases based on research reports and develop other media collateral such as media pitches, reactive comments and social media posts related to Fitch news and media coverage.
• Deal directly with broadcast, print, online and specialist reporters to ensure the optimal positioning of Fitch research and commentary.
• Respond to media enquiries and proactively engage with the media, as appropriate.
• Develop strong relationships with beat reporters covering the relevant analytical groups and businesses.
• Ensure regular interaction for analytical team members and senior management (as relevant) with media.
• Develop core messages for significant initiatives and press interviews.
• Contribute to media relations strategic