VP, Public Relations

Vice President (VP)Global investment bank is seeking a VP, Public Relations who can be a strategic thought partner and execute on outbound public relations efforts.Key Qualifications: 8+ years of media relations experience at an agency or in-house; experience in banking, financial services or investment banking is highly desired but not required.Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, economics, marketing or related discipline.Proactive, creative thinker who is results-driven and excels when operating in white space.Has a strong executive presence and communication skills, both verbally & in writing; able to influence key stakeholders and serve as PR SME.Excellent judgement, strong critical thinking and analytical skills; ability and eagerness to take a creative approach to problem-solving. Can prioritize multiple demands and handle challenging situations that may require adapting to changing/evolving requirements.Media relations skills including knowing how to pitch stories, respond to media inquiries, prepare media kits, organize interviews and press conferences, and assist with crisis situations.Displays creative skills including knowing how to brainstorm, ideate, conceptualize, and execute campaigns, events, stories, and content that capture attention and interest.Core competencies:Run-the-Business Operations and Proactive Media Outreach/Pitching Support and deliver on key, strategic media relations opportunities, with a focus on proactive communications and boosting top tier coverage opportunities across multimedia platforms to support Moelis' overall PR strategy.Nurture and cultivate relationships with priority news media, inclusive of trade outlets.Create a cadence of press opportunities for identified Moelis spokespeople that elevate "the Moelis story" with reporters.Competitive Intelligence Strategy Leverage comp intel reporting to understand competitor positioning/PR strategy.Keep a close eye on the new cycle and trends to facilitate more proactive pitching.Stay abreast of trends and coverage monitoring to help "newsjack" what's coming.Cross-Coverage on Media Inquiries/Run-the-Business Operations Provide cross-coverage and serve as another set of hands for run-the-business activities (e.g., morning clips, inbounds, social media posts, coverage tracking & reporting).Serve as another point of contact for media inquiries, coordinating interviews, providing timely and accurate information.Review & support junior team members work as needed.Additional Contributions:Evaluate and vet speaking engagements and sponsorship opportunities.Prepare bankers for speaking engagements and sponsorships, ensuring alignment with key messaging.Conduct first reviews of award submissions, ensuring clarity and impact.Review vendor contracts as needed to maintain operational excellence.Compensation: $145-160K base plus bonus and competitive benefits package.This role is onsite 4 days/week (Fridays remote).

Created: 2025-01-22