Communication Specialist III

Onward Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Commuter Benefit

eLearning and Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Communication Specialist III to join the global communications team in New York, NY. This 12‑month contract role focuses on elevating visibility through media relations and supporting executive and internal communications across the Americas and Europe.

You will develop strategies, manage inquiries, and help prepare speeches and briefing materials for senior leaders, ensuring accurate, timely communications during market events and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.
• Experience with complex, regulated organizations.
• Established relationships with media in business, financial, and trade sectors.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media relations strategies to elevate the organization’s visibility in key markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial, business, and trade media outlets.
• Manage incoming media inquiries and craft timely, accurate responses.
• Support crisis communication and monitor their impact on reputation.
• Assist senior leaders with preparing speeches, briefing documents, and media interviews.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Speech writing

Editing & storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or related field

Job description

A leading financial ratings organization is hiring a Communication Specialist III to support their global communications team. Based in New York, NY, this temp role offers a 12-month contract with potential for extension or full-time conversion. The position involves managing media relations, supporting executive and internal communications, and enhancing the organization's reputation across the Americas and Europe.

Communication Specialist III Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement media relations strategies to elevate the organization's visibility in key markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial, business, and trade media outlets.
• Manage incoming media inquiries and craft timely, accurate responses.
• Support crisis communication and monitor their impact on reputation.
• Assist senior leaders with preparing speeches, briefing documents, and media interviews.

Communication Specialist III Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• 10-12 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex, regulated organizations.
• Established relationships with media in business, financial, and trade sectors.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.