Senior External Communications Specialist, Americas

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Learning@MSCI platform

Global network

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

MSCI is seeking a Senior Associate, External Communications to support public relations across the Americas, reporting to the Global Head of External Communications and collaborating with the Americas External Communications Lead. The role focuses on Americas while providing support to EMEA as needed, handling day-to-day PR activities, media engagement, and cross-regional coordination.

This hands-on, fast-paced position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and teamwork

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in public relations or journalism, preferably in financial services or related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with journalists and supporting media relations activities.
• Experience with media monitoring tools and reporting metrics.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, global setting and can support colleagues across time zones.
• Experience with private markets and alternatives a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support PR efforts in the Americas, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with overall communications priorities.
• Coordinate media outreach, staff press interviews, draft statements, and track coverage, with ad hoc support to EMEA.
• Build and maintain relationships with financial, business, and trade journalists.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather content and ensure effective execution of PR initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on campaigns, ensuring alignment between PR activities and broader marketing objectives.
• Support media monitoring and reporting efforts, tracking coverage, analyzing results, and preparing regular updates for internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and agency partners to ensure timely and strategic responses to media inquiries.
• Help manage PR agency relationships by coordinating requests, providing materials, and supporting execution of campaigns.
• Prepare written materials such as press releases, briefing notes, messaging and talking points.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for executive visibility, including media placements and speaking opportunities.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for PR campaigns, including scheduling, reporting, and coordinating across regional teams.

Skills

Media relations

Media monitoring

Communication skills

Cross-regional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism

Job description

MSCI is seeking a Senior Associate, External Communications to support public relations across the Americas, reporting to the Global Head of External Communications and collaborating with the Americas External Communications Lead. The role focuses on Americas while providing support to EMEA as needed, handling day-to-day PR activities, media engagement, and cross-regional coordination.

This hands-on, fast-paced position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and teamwork