IEX’s growing Marketing and Communications team is looking for a Communications Lead to be responsible for all strategic media planning and execution. You will be tasked with crafting the external communications strategy, maintaining constant engagement with the media, shaping news coverage and working alongside company leadership to ensure the brand is properly positioned in the media.

About you:

• An entrepreneurial spirit, always thinking of new and different ways to engage the media and improve communications function
• Detail-oriented, organized, and thoughtful
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Proactive problem-solver and communicator
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Interested in the financial markets, technology, and business culture
• A connector and great relationship builder, you are well networked with the press

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for creation and implementation of high-impact, future-focused communications strategy
• Manage the external reputation of the brand
• Work directly with company leadership on their public positioning and personal platform development
• Work with Chief Marketing Officer on brand and communications strategy and other strategic initiatives
• Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships that are relevant to the company
• Strategically pitch the brand across broadcast, print and online outlets
• Leverage internal trends and business developments for external elevation
• Remain constantly engaged in the news across finance, tech, business, and consumer outlets
• Constantly mine for opportunities for external brand elevation
• Ensure the communications function is operating at its best, creating processes as needed

Your background:

• 7-10 years of relevant public relations experience
• Experience with fast-paced media engagement
• Existing relationships with reporters, producers, and editors across a variety of media outlets

Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers' rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values.