Internal Communications Associate

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 135.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match

Zusammenfassung

The D. E. Shaw group in New York seeks an Internal Communications Associate to shape how the firm shares knowledge and connects teams across businesses. You will contribute to strategic projects and gain insight into operations in a collaborative setting.

You will draft updates, edit announcements, manage processes, and brainstorm ideas from concept to execution, working with leadership to relay complex information clearly.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years in communications or editorial work.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex information.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• Develop internal communications strategies and programs to support firm goals.
• Draft business updates and strategic initiatives with leadership.
• Edit communications for announcements, blogs, events, and videos with clarity.
• Support process management and idea generation through execution.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Editorial experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

OVERVIEW:

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a talented individual to join its Communications group as an associate on its Internal Communications team. This team is responsible for developing and executing internal communications strategies that improve knowledge sharing and connectivity across one of the world's leading investment and technology development firms. The role offers the chance to contribute to a wide range of strategic projects, and gain insight into the firm's businesses and operations, with significant opportunities for professional growth in a collegial work environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develop internal communications strategies and programs designed to support the firm's goals.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm, including the firm's leadership, to draft key business updates and strategic initiatives.
• Help edit and improve communications—from firmwide announcements and blog posts to live events and videos—clearly relaying complex information to various audiences with precision and rigor.
• Support process management and creative brainstorming, from idea generation through execution.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree and a demonstrated record of academic and professional achievement, with two to five years of communications, professional writing, and/or editorial experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively to a range of audiences.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, an orientation towards collaboration, the ability to manage multiple projects, and keen attention to detail.
• Intellectual curiosity, collaborative instincts, and a proactive approach to sourcing and executing new ideas.
• Previous experience in finance or tech is a plus but not required.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $165,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.