Public and Media Relations Vice President

About the role

We’re seeking someone to join our Corporate Communications team as a Public and Media Relations Vice President to develop and manage communications for the Investment Banking and Capital Markets divisions.

In the Corporate Communications department, we cultivate and protect the Firm’s powerful global brand and reputation, leveraging our resources across media relations, internal communications, philanthropy and digital strategy to ensure we present the Firm consistently in all that we do. This is a Vice President level position within our Media Relations Job Family which is primarily responsible for liaising between the Firm’s lines of business and the media, and preparing materials around corporate events and actions such as earnings, business developments, etc.

The individual will partner with the division's management and bankers to highlight the strategy, capabilities and business successes of Investment Banking and Capital Markets in the press and across digital channels. The successful candidate will handle coverage around transactions, at times managing a high volume of time-sensitive press calls. They will partner with colleagues in digital media and internal communications and will coordinate with press coverage officers in different regions.

What you'll do in the role

• Design and execute communications strategy for the Investment Banking and Capital Markets divisions with a focus on promoting key franchises across industries and products to external audiences through press and digital media channels
• Set communications goals, develop media plans, pitch story ideas, manage inbound media inquiries, coordinate interviews with executives, and serve as a media spokesperson when appropriate
• Cultivate and maintain relationships between relevant reporters and Investment Banking and Capital Markets leadership, industry and product bankers
• Engage proactively with media to generate positive coverage of Investment Banking and Capital Markets initiatives and thought leadership
• Provide strategic communications support on transactions and announcements including drafting press releases, internal announcements and talking points
• Manage high volume of time-sensitive press interaction around transactions - sometimes handing issues as well as highly sensitive information
• Work with business leaders and stakeholders to manage reputational risks
• Track and report media coverage and stats, including competitive analysis
• Coordinate closely with international colleagues and provide regular updates on activities to divisional management on global activity
• Work closely with internal teams to develop content for the Firm's external and internal websites and digital platforms that support the communications goals for the divisions

What you'll bring to the role

- 8+ years of relevant experience in managing media in the financial services sector

• A high degree of familiarity with media outlets and reporters that focus on the deal landscape, M&A and capital markets, and a track record of managing coverage around these types of transactions is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide effective editorial and messaging guidance. Confident communicator who can build relationships internally and externally
• Strong attention to detail with solid organization and time management skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team -- making informed decisions in a complex and fast-paced environment

What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.

Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries.

At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Pay and benefits

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $205,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.