Media Communications Associate

The D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 135.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Year-end bonus

Medical coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) matching

Wellness reimbursements

Family building

Charitable gift match

Zusammenfassung

The D. E. Shaw Group in New York seeks a detail-oriented associate for the Media Communications team. You will help manage press engagements, participate in industry conferences, and collaborate with stakeholders across the firm to promote and protect our brand.

You will support external initiatives, refine communications processes, and contribute to strategy with strong written and verbal communication as core requirements for success in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years in communications or operations.
• Experience at a PR agency and/or in the financial industry is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage processes and projects for the Media Communications team related to press engagements and industry conferences.
• Coordinate with internal groups and external parties to advance initiatives that promote and protect the firm’s brand.
• Help drive media monitoring and develop materials for external speaking or press opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

OVERVIEW:

The D. E. Shaw group seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with excellent project management and execution skills to join its Communications group as an associate on its Media Communications team. This team is responsible for building and protecting the firm’s brand and reputation externally through engagement with the press and participation in industry conferences. This role offers an opportunity to partner with stakeholders across the organization on external initiatives that promote the firm’s range of businesses and investment capabilities, unique culture, and talented people.

WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:

• Manage processes and projects for the Media Communications team related to press engagements and industry conference participation.
• Coordinate with a wide range of internal groups and external parties to advance initiatives that promote and protect the firm’s brand and reputation externally.
• Help drive firmwide media monitoring and related processes, develop materials for external speaking or press opportunities, and shape improvements to the team’s infrastructure and strategy.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• A bachelor’s degree, a demonstrated record of academic and professional achievement, and one to three years of relevant experience in communications and/or operations roles.
• Experience working at a PR agency and/or in the financial industry is a plus but not required.
• Keen process orientation, proven attention to detail, excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities, and impressive written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects at once, work collaboratively with teammates, and coordinate effectively with colleagues and departments around the firm.
• Experience driving improvements to team infrastructure, data management, and overall strategy, including through AI-related efficiencies.
• Excellent organizational and process management skills.
• An ambitious, client-service-oriented mindset and the ability to
• thrive in a rigorous and collaborative environment.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $135,000 to $155,000. 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.