Public Affairs Advisor

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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.

Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

We’re looking for a great communicator to join TransUnion as an Advisor on our Corporate Affairs & Communication team, responsible for external communications in support of our U.S. crisis communications and public affairs programs.  

What You'll Bring:

• 5 + years relevant progressive experience, preferably in a corporate, agency, government or campaign/political setting
• Bachelor’s degree
•  Exceptional communication skills, including ability to write, pitch and present compelling content
• A background in policy-related communications either in or aimed at U.S. legislative and regulatory bodies

We’re also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we’re happy to support your development in:

• Experience developing media strategy and cultivating reporter/influencer relationships
• Expertise in corporate issues management (or a strong desire to learn), building on pre-existing skills that include a track record of leading successful communications responses to high-impact challenges

Impact You'll Make:

• You will help execute the company’s communications in response to issues affecting our U.S. business, as part of a cross-functional response team. You’ll develop and execute communications strategies, help brief executives, and monitor and report on communications activities. You’ll collaborate on globally relevant matters with colleagues responsible for issues in other TransUnion geographies, and occasionally provide back-up support to their regions. You will also lead efforts to continuously improve our crisis communication capability through ongoing communication, training, tabletop exercises and plan refinements.
• You’ll serve as a business partner to the U.S. Government Relations team, understanding their strategies to promote TransUnion’s interests with government and regulatory stakeholders and delivering strategic communications in support of that work.
• In all of this work, you’ll help develop communication plans, messaging and deliverables that help our stakeholders better understand our company and perspective on topics and issues affecting our business.
• Media relations is a core responsibility, and you’ll be charged with developing productive relationships with key reporters and handling pitches, inquiry responses, background briefings, spokesperson training and media monitoring.
• You’ll collaborate with agency and in-house creative partners, providing input to plans and deliverables to help optimize performance and outcomes.
• You’ll also work with industry peers, our trade association, research partners and other third parties to develop communication campaigns and deliverables.
• Periodically, you will also support the broader Corporate Affairs & Communications team by contributing to other corporate communication initiatives.
• Our ideal candidate will have strong communication expertise, business acumen and people skills, and will serve as a trusted communications advisor and business partner. You’re a self-starter who is energized by challenges and can quickly grasp and translate complex issues or concepts into impactful communications.     

 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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