Media Relations Lead, East Region

at  Wells Fargo

PAY RANGE

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$100,800.00 - $179,200.00

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .

WELLS FARGO RECRUITMENT AND HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, educatio

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing external communications plans for financial services clients
• Experience working with reporters from regional media outlets
• Experience prepping executives for media interviews or speaking engagements
• Experience with issues management and crisis communications
• Experience writing pitches, press releases, key messages, and media statements
• Experience developing compelling content and leveraging media verticals for creative storytellin

This position will develop and execute a strategic communications program that focuses on media relations and executive communications. The successful applicant will work closely with regional market and enterprise leaders to translate business strategies into content that informs, engages, and inspires their audience. This position will office in New York, NY and is required to be in the office 3 days a week. The Wells Fargo job profile is Lead Communications Consultant.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic counselor to regional market and enterprise leaders
• Develop and implement communications plans focused on promoting the bank to local/regional media in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont
• Write press releases, key messages, media statements, social media posts and talking points
• Pitch and respond to reporters from regional print, newswire, radio and broadcast media outlets
• Build relationships with members of local media throughout New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont
• Track results to ensure they are in line with intended outcomes and business objectives
• Partner with other communicators to ensure alignment of communications strategies and messaging

Depending on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing external communications plans for financial services clients
• Experience working with reporters from regional media outlets
• Experience prepping executives for media interviews or speaking engagements
• Experience with issues management and crisis communications
• Experience writing pitches, press releases, key messages, and media statements
• Experience developing compelling content and leveraging media verticals for creative storytelling

Office Locations & Base Pay Ranges

• 150 East 42nd Street - New York, NY ($87,700 - $155,900)