Manager - Public Relations

00001 Ameriprise Financial Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise Financial invites applications for a Manager, Public Relations to lead U.S. media relations for Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

The role is based in Boston or New York and reports to the Vice President of External Communications within a three-person PR team. The position requires 3–5 years in public relations within financial services or a related regulated industry, excellent writing and editing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably from financial services or in a regulated industry
• Experience working with journalists who cover business, markets and/or investing
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong editing, research, problem solving, project management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively and independently about PR tactics
• Strong attention to detail and a client-service mind-set
• Ability to work well as part of an engaged, cross‑organizational team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with corporate social media
• Experience with media monitoring and analytical software/tools
• Experience measuring, reporting and analyzing media relations activities

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute U.S. public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments – a global asset manager that provides a broad range of investment solutions to both retail and institutional clients across all major asset classes, domestically and internationally.
• Interact with the media, including creating and executing impactful pitches, responding to interview requests, distributing market commentary and thought leadership content, creating and maintaining media lists and working with a retained PR agency.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of press releases, Q&A documents and other materials for initiatives including product launches, manager changes and events.
• Hold responsibility for media tracking, analysis and reporting and manage other initiatives, including industry recognition, polls and surveys.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Analytical software

Job description

About Our Company

We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Job Description

The Manager, Public Relations position will manage and execute public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments in the U.S. The position reports to the Vice President of External Communications and is based in Boston or New York.

Key Responsibilities

• The Manager, Public Relations position will be part of a three-person PR team led by the Vice President of External Communications.
• Plan and execute U.S. public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments – a global asset manager that provides a broad range of investment solutions to both retail and institutional clients across all major asset classes, domestically and internationally.
• Interact with the media, including but not limited to creating and executing impactful pitches, responding to and managing interview requests, distributing market commentary and thought leadership content, creating and maintaining media lists and working with a retained PR agency.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of press releases, Q&A documents and other materials for a variety of initiatives, including product launches, manager changes and other events.
• Hold responsibility for media tracking, analysis and reporting and manage other initiatives, including industry recognition, polls and surveys.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably from working in financial services, at a public relations agency that serves the industry or in another complex, regulated industry
• Experience working successfully with journalists who cover business, markets and/or investing
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong editing, research, problem solving, project management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively and independently about PR tactics
• Strong attention to detail and a client-service mind-set
• Ability to work well as part of an engaged, cross‑organizational team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with corporate social media
• Experience with media monitoring and analytical software/tools
• Experience measuring, reporting and analyzing media relations activities

The successful candidate will need to acquire a FINRA Series 7 License within 180 days of their start date, if they do not already have one. Support and resources are provided to prepare for the exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• In‑house or agency media relations experience
• Familiarity with business and financial media at all levels: broadcast, national media, wire services and trade publications
• Familiarity with AI tools and related best practices for PR and search
• Experience working for or with a large, public company
• Experience working in a complex, regulated industry

In‑Office Collaboration

We are a client‑centric, relationship‑based business. Working together, in‑person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face‑to‑face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, TN).

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $73,500 - $129,100/year. We have a pay‑for‑performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well‑being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Full‑Time/Part‑Time

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Since 1894, Ameriprise Financial has helped people feel more confident about their financial future. Guided by strong values and a deep commitment to clients, we've remained a trusted leader in financial planning and advice for more than 130 years. Through our businesses, Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance & Annuities, we deliver advice, investment and protection solutions designed for long‑term success. While each business brings distinct capabilities and expertise, all are united by our unwavering focus on clients and a strong financial foundation. For you, that means the opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high‑performing, collaborative culture where your expertise can grow, your contributions are valued and your work can make a real impact. As a global financial services company with three complementary businesses, the breadth of our capabilities sets us apart. It also creates unique opportunities for employees to learn, collaborate and grow their careers:

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