Associate, Corporate Communications

dowjones; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones, a global leader in business news and information, is seeking a Corporate Communications Associate in New York City on a hybrid schedule. You will support external communications, help draft press materials and manage media outreach across multiple business lines, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

The ideal candidate has a degree in communications or journalism, 0–2 years of relevant experience, and strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, journalism or related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience preferred; internship experience valuable.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; attention to detail.
• Experience with video editing and design programs to create digital assets.

Responsibilities

• Base in New York City office on a hybrid schedule (3 days/week).
• Monitor and record external media placements; create reports and track metrics.
• Draft press materials (press releases, media alerts, pitch notes).
• Contribute to social media strategy and content creation; track engagement.
• Research media outlets and assist with timely pitching opportunities.
• Support high-priority projects with tight deadlines while maintaining quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Video editing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Job Description:

About Us:

Dow Jones is a global provider of business news and information, delivering trusted news, data and analysis to consumers and organizations around the world. For more than 135 years Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality journalism and today has one of the largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to award-winning publications including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, Financial News, Mansion Global and Private Equity News. The company's business intelligence portfolio of Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires and OPIS provides high-quality news, information and cutting-edge solutions to empower professional decision-making. Through its marquee events and exclusive executive memberships, the company convenes leaders that are shaping the future of business. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the Role:

Dow Jones is on a mission to provide the world's most trusted journalism, data and analysis to help people make decisions. As part of the company's global communications team, the Corporate Communications Associate plays a key role in delivering a strategic, comprehensive communications playbook that leverages executive voices and key milestones to support the Dow Jones narrative and drive brand authority. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Communications, this role is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day execution of external communication strategies that support the entire Dow Jones ecosystem across business lines including News, Energy, Risk, Enterprise and Consumer, while gaining valuable hand-on experience and a front-row seat to all aspects of the profession.

The ideal candidate will possess prior industry internship experience and a strong desire to contribute to a team that is high-performing, creative, collaborative, curious and kind. They should be eager to kickstart their career with a hand-on approach, working across various business areas and thriving in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to pivot quickly, a sharp attention to detail and a genuine passion for daily learning are essential.

You Will:

• Be based in the New York City office, on a hybrid working schedule (3 days a week), supporting the global corporate communications team
• Monitor and record all external media placements, create media coverage reports and track key metrics associated with campaigns
• Generate and maintain media lists and databases
• Support the team in drafting press materials (press releases, media alerts, pitch notes, briefing docs, etc.)
• Contribute to the corporate social media strategy development, helping to source updates from across the team, create and edit content for posts and track/measure engagement
• Research and draft company and executive award submissions
• Research new media outlets that allow Dow Jones to expand its media relations approach
• Ideate, create and edit content for the Dow Jones Press Hub to ensure the content stays fresh and relevant, keeping a multiplatform storytelling approach in mind
• Help keep the team accountable for work needed across the business, including updating weekly reports to executives
• Flag industry news to the team to inspire ideas and help with timely pitching opportunities
• Assist with pitching day-to-day stories across the business
• Support on multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, journalism or equivalent related field
• 0-2 years of professional experience, but ideally a demonstrated interest in the profession, perhaps from interviews, student groups, etc.
• Internship in public relations or communications strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Equally strong organizational skills and a very high attention to detail
• Experience working with video editing and design programs to create digital assets
• Interest in working at a global company and the media industry
• An ability to multitask, juggling multiple responsibilities across different projects, teams and timelines
• A bias towards action and a curiosity to learn, innovate and challenge the status quo (when appropriate)
• Strong judgment and discretion with sensitive information

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones