Employer: DWS Group

Title: Communications Manager – US Media Relations

Location: New York

Job Code: #LI-LV2 #LI-02

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career.

This is your chance to invest in your future.

Read more about DWS and who we are here.

Team / Division Overview

DWS Communications, Brand & CSR is committed to strengthening the perception and reputation of DWS as one of the world’s premier asset managers. The team produces impactful and engaging content across internal and external channels, with a culture that is marked by performance, productivity, agility, collaboration, and the constant pursuit of improvement.

The team covers media relations, public affairs, social media and owned web channels, internal communications, corporate social responsibility, and brand. It brings together experts in the various professions with a focus on building and maintaining the DWS brand globally. This includes the development and execution of a comprehensive communication and brand strategy, as well as an editorial process focused on seamless and aligned content delivery via various owned, paid and earned channels. Their activities are aligned with the generation of shareholder value, through the contribution to AUM growth, pricing power, market penetration, and the ability to attract and retain exceptional talent.

Role Details

As a Communications Manager, you will (be):

• Help drive the implementation of the global communication strategy and help shape the image and reputation of DWS

• Work closely together and align with the teams’ central functions, from media relations, to social media, owned channels and brand activities

• In coordination with broader global team, create a media relations program that aligns with business priorities

• Build and nurture relationships with key financial media outlets and top-tier journalists to secure impactful coverage

• Manage the media scheduling and the preparing of spokespeople for a range of various media activities

• Identify new opportunities to raise the visibility of DWS’s profile as a thought leader in the U.S. asset management industry, in paid, owned, and earned media opportunities

• Leverage generated media content together with the editorial team for social media, owned channels and internal communications

• Oversee monthly reports that track media coverage and provide actionable insights

• Provide quality functional support to Sales, Investment and Product teams in promoting the investment capability of the firm in U.S. through content positioning and repurposing

• Handle media queries as and coordinate, when required, with the PR agency and the global media team

• Organize and drive the successful delivery of online and offline events for media

We are looking for:

• Graduate with 5-10 years of financial services background and 5+ years of relevant media experience, either as journalist, PR advisor, or corporate spokesperson

• A team player who believes in collaboration yet independent enough to see through the execution of initiatives, campaigns and programmes

• Excellent project management and multi-tasking skills to undertake a number of tasks and project concurrently while maintaining a keen eye for detail and a high degree of flexibility

• A strong sense of responsibility and accountability

• Confident in communicating with stakeholders at various levels throughout the firm

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Established network in journalist community in the U.S. and good overview of media landscape in the Americas region

• Comprehensive understanding of external media relations as integrated on- and offline- communication

• Track-record in handling social media opportunities as part of media relations toolkit

• An understanding of the asset management business and our client needs

License(s) required:

• Series 7 FINRA License (or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hiring)

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

The salary range for this position in New York Is $82,000 to $143,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of renumeration.

At DWS, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authenti­cally and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

DWS’s Hybrid Working Model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application, and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

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