Public Relations Consultant

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a communications professional to support planning and execution of its investment brand. You will consult with leaders, uncover strategic ways to tell the fixed income story, and assist with media inquiries under supervision.

This hybrid role requires senior-level writing, editorial, and stakeholder management skills. Five years of related experience and a degree in a relevant field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related work experience; public relations or media relations preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism, or equivalent.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Willingness to cover corporate events outside usual business hours.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and execution of integrated communications plans that advance and protect Vanguard’s brand among key audiences.
• Acts as the team’s eyes and ears by monitoring news, industry landscape, and competitor moves to surface strategic developments.
• Drafts articles, social media copy, and briefing materials aligned with brand standards.
• Prepares first-draft reports and summaries to support transparency for managers and partners.
• Assists in media relations, including monitoring coverage and preparing analyses with senior team members.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance with templates and guidance from senior colleagues.
• Collaborates with Marketing, Communications, and the business; demonstrates teamwork and proactive development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Working under pressure

Flexibility

Event coverage willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism

Job description

Plays integral role in supporting communications planning and execution in support of Vanguard’s investment brand. Consults with team leaders and subject matter experts on communication content and plans for some of Vanguard’s biggest priority investment initiatives. Uncovers strategic ways to tell Vanguard’s fixed income story across multiple channels and assists with media inquiries under supervision of senior team members. Supports strategic communications efforts and builds credibility as a junior counselor by mastering core skills, demonstrating professionalism, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and execution of integrated communications plans that advance and protect Vanguard’s brand among key audiences.
• Acts as the team’s “eyes and ears” by continually scanning the news, industry landscape, and competitor moves to surface developments that shape the team’s strategy and decision‑making. Proactively contributes well‑researched, insightful ideas to help advance perceptions of Vanguard’s fixed income offer in partnership with senior team members.
• Supports message development and collaborates with partners; drafts articles, social media copy, and briefing materials in line with brandstandards that is clear, engaging, concise, and tailored to relevant audiences and platforms.
• Executes established measurement processes by inputting, maintaining, and verifying the accuracy of data used in reports. Prepares initial report drafts and summary materials to support transparency and keep managers and business partners informed.
• Assists in media relations efforts, including monitoring coverage, preparing news analyses/summaries, and engaging with media in collaboration with senior team members.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance with established templates and guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborates with partners across Marketing, Communications, and the business; positions self as a team player and seeks developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience. Public relations or media relations experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field strongly preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible and resourceful.
• Willingness to cover corporate events outside usual business hours.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.