The world-class Corporate Communications team at JPMorgan Chase is seeking an experienced public affairs and communications professional to develop and execute stakeholder communications strategies to advocate for U.S. public policies that will grow the economy, promote free enterprise, and support the financial needs of consumers, businesses and communities. 

 

As the Public Affairs Communications Manager VP you will be a part of the growing Policy and Advocacy Communications team in Washington, D.C., and work in partnership the Global Government Relations team, including Federal Government Relations, State Government Relations, and Regulatory Affairs. In addition, you will serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for the firm, and build and maintain relationships with media and other opinion shapers that cover financial services policy issues in the U.S. You will also coordinate with trade associations that represent the industry’s interests in Washington, D.C. and in state houses across the U.S.

 

Job responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategic, integrated communications campaigns supporting policy advocacyDraft official, public-facing materials in response to key public policy issuesIdentify external engagements that allow us to share our story and shape key policy debatesDevelop messaging and content to inform and engage elected officials, non-profit organizations and other issue-specific expertsPrepare senior executives for public appearances related to public policyTrack and analyze public conversations around issues to inform communications and advocacy strategyEngage in crisis communications planning and responsePartner closely with functions across the firm to ensure alignment of messaging and strategy

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

6+ years of experience in public affairs, issue advocacy or political campaigns; financial services industry experience with a focus on financial services regulatory and legislative issuesExcellent writing skills and ability to develop cohesive presentations for internal and external audiences and exceptional interpersonal skillsExperience in effectively partnering across a large, matrixed organizationExperience in providing counsel to senior executives or public-facing officialsWell-developed strategy and planning skills and experience leading issue advocacy campaignsSuperior judgment, with ethics of the highest caliberFluency across social media and alternative media channels with a proven ability to tap them to protect reputation and advocate for policy prioritiesExcellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize high volume, high priority initiativesExcellent crisis communications skills and ability to demonstrate leadership through chaos.Ability to tackle new initiatives and projects with energy, eagerness and creativityA proactive, self-starter who can work independently and as part of a larger team