Job Description:
OVERVIEW OF POSITION
The Senior Associate of B2C Communications is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day execution of communication strategies and plans that support multiple Dow Jones business newsrooms, including Barron’s, MarketWatch and Investor’s Business Daily.
The ideal candidate will have internal and external communications experience, extensive knowledge of the ever-evolving media landscape and a passion for informing audiences through clear and creative storytelling. This position reports to the B2C Business Partner.
RESPONSIBILITIES
External Communications
- Assist in creating compelling storylines and communications for internal and external audiences
- Develop and maintain relationships with contacts across media outlets-consumer, trade, online and community
- Book and manage appearances across broadcast, print and digital media outlets
- Manage press outreach and media coverage for events
- Generate creative, compelling, well-written press materials including press releases, media alerts, pitch letters, bios, fact sheets
- Track and record all external placements and comprise regular media reports
- Generate and update media lists
Internal Communications
- Collaborate with the B2C Director and Business Partner to deliver on communications needs for internal stakeholders
- Use traditional and digital communication channels in creative ways that resonate with audiences and align with the overall Dow Jones strategy
- Craft and edit original content for internal channels, including emails, intranet features and newsletters
- Draft content for and manage newsroom-specific communications, including town halls, newsletters, leadership messages and more
- Work cross-functionally with the marketing team to better align external priorities and strategies
Basic Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in public relations, communications, or related field
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple campaigns at any given time
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Enthusiastic team player
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Ability and drive to find creative ways to promote Dow Jones products and talent
Preferred Qualifications:
- A diverse mix of experience in PR and corporate communications is highly preferred
- Experience working in television or the media industry
- Established relationships with reporters covering media and advertising verticals
- Familiarity with Muck Rack, TVEyes and other media monitoring systems
ABOUT US
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line.
Business Area: CMO – COMMUNICATIONS
Job Category: Communications & Corporate Affairs
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Pay Range: $40,000 – $160,000
We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.
For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
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Req ID: 37777