The Associate Director, Strategic Communications is a key member of the communications teams supporting various business and support units. Under general direction of the senior director or VP, strategic communication, this role helps plan and execute internal and external communications initiatives in support of FINRA’s regulatory mission, business goals, and positioning. Essential Job Functions: Crafts internal and external communications plans, writes articles, develops and executes digital/multimedia opportunities, and drafts internal and external content in support of business units and strategic initiatives. Helps prepare executives for internal and external communications engagements by drafting Q&As, background, and other materials. As needed, responsible for multiple facets of media relations, including writing and disseminating press releases; fielding media inquiries; researching information to respond to inquiries; developing talking points, Q&As and other materials for briefings; serving as a spokesperson on routine inquiries; monitoring and analyzing FINRA media coverage; helping position senior officials prominently in media; preparing senior leaders for media interviews. Collaborates and cultivates relationships with managers in various business areas, and sometimes with senior executives. Stay abreast of industry, compliance, and regulatory issues, as well as communications trends to ensure effectiveness of projects or campaigns. Lead and manage range of projects, tracking/monitoring responses, and meeting deadlines. Establish measurements and reporting systems to track and measure effectiveness of communications, as needed. Proactively evaluates and recommends enhancements to existing material as well as year-over-year enhancements to projects. Essential Job Functions: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum 8-10 years of communications experience including financial services and/or securities industry experience, and familiarity with financial services regulation and capital markets. Demonstrated strong writing and editing skills. Ability to convey complex information in clear, engaging ways. Energetic self-starter and constant learner who is proactive, resourceful, collaborative and works well under pressure. Ability to produce copy quickly and meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and on deadline. Experience working with reporters on reactive and proactive opportunities. Demonstrated superior writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communications skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, including running point on project and task teams with colleagues. Work Conditions: Standard office environment. Extended hours may be required. #LI-Hybrid To be considered for this position, please submit an application. The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. Please note: If the “Apply Now” button on a job board posting does not take you directly to the FINRA Careers site, enter www.finra.org/careers into your browser to reach our site directly. FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA’s accommodation help line at 240.386.4865. Please note that this number is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. FINRA also provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health and welfare benefits, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick leave. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match. You will also be eligible for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, our tuition reimbursement program and many other benefits. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, consider a career with FINRA. Important Information FINRA’s Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. 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