Associate Director of Media Relations

Company: Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Essential Duties:Associate Director of Media RelationsCambridge Investment Research, Inc.. 3.5 - Fairfield, IA 52556. Overview:. At Cambridge, our purpose is to make a difference in the lives of our advisors, their investing clients, and our associates. Our values of integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness continue to guide us in the decisions we make together every day. For 40 years we've delivered innovative financial solutions while offering exciting career opportunities with ongoing professional development.. Our team enjoys opportunities to take complex content and transform it into something that appeals to real people. Every day, we are brainstorming, planning, and executing projects focused on engaging audiences and moving them to action. We manage and coordinate a marketing and public relations portfolio of efforts across the firm's digital and print landscapes that include websites, social media, advertising, and marketing.. We are energized by challenges and strive to deliver effective messaging that is accurate, easy to understand, and best reflects Cambridge's brand. Being 'on point and on time' makes us smile, and we are most happy in fine-tuning the details that take a project from good to terrific.. If this sounds like you, contact us about joining our team.. At Cambridge, our purpose is to make a difference in the lives of our advisors, their clients, and our associates. We've been honored 11 times by our associates as a 'Top Workplace in Iowa', and 13 times as 'Broker-dealer of the Year' by our advisors through Investment Advisor magazine. We are recognized among the leading firms in the financial advice industry as we serve over 3,700 independent financial professionals and hundreds of thousands of their investing clients across the country.. The Associate Director of Media Projects will work with senior leadership to highlight Cambridge's innovation and market leadership through diverse public relations activities that include engagement with news media nationally, regionally and locally, as well as initiatives related to strategic sponsorships, creative marketing, corporate communications, and social media as we bring to life Cambridge's culture, brand, and solutions. We operate as a full-service, in-house agency while delivering a broad range of solutions in print, digital, audio, and video format.. Respond to news media locally and around the country regarding services and solutions on a weekly basis to obtain positive placements in digital or print coverage.. Successfully execute a comprehensive media relations plan focused on relationships with local, regional, and national journalists and reporters.. Provide messaging support to senior executives regarding news media interviews and industry conference presentations.. Counsel advisors as independent business owners regarding media relations for their unique businesses in communities and metro areas from any of the 50 states.. Collaborate with multi-media designers, account executives, and business leaders on a variety of internal and external communications.. Create press releases, media kits, and executive talking points. Manage and maintain all regional and national sponsorships, charity and volunteer work ensuring they align with our core values while driving business development objectives. Answer and problem-solve incoming telephone, voice mail, e-mail and occasionally in-person requests professionally and courteously. Serve as knowledge leader and mentor team members. Maintain and enhance working knowledge of trends in media execution and knowledge of the firm's industry and competitive positioning. Education & Experience:. Four or more years of related experience, education and/or training.. Certificates & Licenses:. This job requires obtaining a FINRA Series 99 license within the first year of employment in order to complete job responsibilities. Cambridge will provide financial and educational support towards obtaining required license(s) including paid study time, training courses, study materials and online resources.. Preferred Skills:. Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Business preferred.. Experience in media relations, corporate public relations or PR agency experience preferred.. Proven track record in obtaining positive placements with the news media preferred.. Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed. Yes. -. I plan to apply. -. No, I don't intend to apply

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