About Northern Trust
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
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Working Model
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.
Summary
Northern Trust is seeking a strategic, innovative and results-oriented Media Relations leader to develop and execute earned media initiatives that enhance and promote Northern Trust's Wealth Management business. Northern Trust Wealth Management offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and privately held businesses. It is recognized for its innovative technology, service excellence and depth of expertise, with more than $400 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies aligned with Wealth Management's business objectives and strategic goals.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media contacts, including journalists, editors and industry influencers.
- Collaborate with Wealth Management marketing to align earned media with strategic marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate on digital content strategies on social media platforms.
- Prepare executives and subject matter experts for interviews through media coaching and consulting, along with creation of messaging and briefing documents.
- Build strong relationships internally across all levels to gather information and find compelling stories.
- Manage work with external PR agency.
- Monitor media coverage and industry trends, and provide insights and analysis to senior leadership.
- Measure and analyze the impact of media relations efforts, and adjust strategies as necessary to optimize results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism or a related field.
- 5-10+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Proven track record of successfully managing media relations campaigns and securing positive media coverage.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messages.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience collaborating across departments.
- Proficiency in media monitoring and analytics tools, along with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to thrive under pressure and navigate complex issues with integrity and professionalism.
- Understanding of crisis communications and managing reputational risk
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Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater
Reasonable accommodation
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We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.