Media Relations Associate

Job Description
Positions within JP Morgan Chase provide numerous opportunities for meaningful growth in a firm dedicated to inclusivity, development, mobility and career advancement. We are hiring best-in-class talent who are passionate entrepreneurial and want to work in a globally diverse organization with a strong culture.
As a Media Relations Associate for the Asset Wealth Management team you will report to the Private Bank Head of Media Relations for the Americas. In this role, you will manage regional communications and media relations for the U.S. Private Bank, which has offices across the country.
Job responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies that align with our business themes and objectives.
• Manage media relations and provide external communications support for the U.S. Private Bank's offices and executives across the country.
• Achieve visibility in trade and local publications, and top-tier mainstream media for our key themes and thought leadership; and collaborate with our social media team to extend coverage to LinkedIn.
• Create content for contributed pieces, draft press releases, and coordinate media events; coach U.S. Private Bank executives to effectively communicate with the press.
• Support organized scheduling for a variety of spokespeople.
• Manage and develop productive relationships with wealth management, markets, and investment beat reporters.
• Monitor, analyze, and showcase media coverage and results in a disciplined and strategic fashion.
• Represent J.P. Morgan U.S. Private Bank PR at internal business meetings.
• Develop and maintain client relationships at senior leadership levels, ensuring effective communication and strategy alignment.
• Contribute to strategy development and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Partner closely with the firm's Regional Corporate Communications team to execute in-market media activity and promote cross-line of business storytelling.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 4+ years of media relations experience - in an in-house or PR agency setting (Account Executive or similar level) - with experience in the financial services space.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Media Studies, or a similar degree.
• Experience in all aspects of Public Relations: from creating and presenting a strategy, to writing pitches, pitching, securing opportunities, managing interviews or events, monitoring, and presenting results on a regular basis.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills required, including the ability to strategically prioritize multiple assignments.
• Ability to proactively pursue and achieve press activity.
• Strong writing and editing abilities, strong eye for detail, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to create and sustain productive relationships with the media, coupled with an uncompromising commitment to ethics and treating journalists with respect.
• Comfortable working in a corporate, business professional environment, with the ability to manage clients at senior leadership levels and work across a large and complex corporation.
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn, self-motivated individual, with an excellent work ethic.
• Happy to be part of a small but industrious in-house team which serves a diverse client base, a collaborative team player.

J.P. Morgan Private Bank has offices across the United States, providing a broad network for media relations and communications activities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage and enhance the visibility of our Private Bank's presence nationwide.
About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
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About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.