Associate Director, Media Relations-Washington, DC

Job Description:Associate Director - Media Relations - Washington, DCMajor Purpose:? Manage FINRA individual investor and dispute resolution media programs. Essential Functions:? Serve as spokesperson for FINRA to members of the media, guiding them on financial and securities industry matters and offering background information for stories. Write and disseminate press releases.? Assist in production of daily news summary. Develop and execute corporate communications initiatives and messages which build and promote the company’s positive image in the marketplace and with the media.? Identify, develop, and manage media avenues so that the company has access to positive opportunities in all channels of the media.? Strategically position senior officials prominently in media.? Prepare the CEO and senior officers and executives for media interviews; develop talking points, Q&As, and media strategies that advance the company’s overall business objectives.? Anticipate direction of reporter/story, alert Vice President of Media Relations to potential issues and brief participating senior management on interview accordingly. Other Responsibilities:? Respond to media requests, including securities trade publications.? Keep abreast of national and international financial and securities activities and news.? Manage duties as assigned. Education and Experience Requirements:? Bachelors Degree in journalism, communications, business, public administration or the equivalent.? Ten years experience in journalism and communications, with a proven track record handling media relations for CEO and top company Executives.? Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to multi-task.? Established media relationships with business and consumer press.? Securities or Financial Services industry experience highly desired. Working Conditions:? Must be available to travel.In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health & welfare benefits, and an incentive bonus, FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) with company match; a company funded pension plan; tuition reimbursement and many other benefits. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, consider a career with FINRA. ABOUT FINRA:FINRA, created through the consolidation of NASD (National Association of Securities Dealers) and the member regulation, enforcement, and arbitration functions of the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States and is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services. All told, FINRA oversees nearly 5,100 brokerage firms, about 173,000 branch offices and more than 665,000 registered securities representatives. FINRA touches virtually every aspect of the securities business - from registering and educating all industry participants, to examining securities firms, enforcing both FINRA rules and the federal securities laws, and administering the largest dispute resolution forum for investors and member firms. Come join us as we become a modern regulator by focusing our efforts not just on enforcement of rules, but on forward thinking activities such as member education, investor education, compliance training for industry firms and increased collaboration with other U.S. and International Regulatory bodies.



Job Experience:Education and Experience Requirements:? Bachelors Degree in journalism, communications, business, public administration or the equivalent.? Ten years experience in journalism and communications, with a proven track record handling media relations for CEO and top company Executives.? Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to multi-task.? Established media relationships with business and consumer press.? Securities or Financial Services industry experience highly desired.Expected Travel Time: None