Senior Manager, Financial Communications

Verizon Communications; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon Communications is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Communications in Basking Ridge, NJ, blending media relations with integrated finance-focused storytelling. You will craft messaging for earnings, M&A, and treasury, partnering with IR, Legal, and Strategy to translate complex metrics into compelling narratives.

The role requires at least six years in corporate or financial communications, direct C-level collaboration, and familiarity with SEC disclosures and earnings calendars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four+ years of work experience.
• Six+ years of relevant experience.
• Corporate or financial communications experience.
• Direct experience working with C-level executives and advising senior leaders.
• Knowledge of financial markets, corporate finance concepts, SEC disclosure norms, and the earnings calendar cycle.
• Experience with and/or willingness to learn to utilize AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Create press releases, messaging, infographics, and social assets for quarterly earnings and other disclosures.
• Write disclosure press releases for executive investor conferences and dividend announcements.
• Collaborate with IR, Legal, Corporate Finance, and Strategy to translate complex metrics into clear narratives.
• Serve as media contact for financial press and maintain relationships with top outlets.
• Manage proactive and reactive comms around market changes, filings, and major events.
• Coordinate with Corporate Affairs to align on results and strategy.
• Aggregate media coverage and develop monthly/quarterly reports.
• Draft LinkedIn post copy for CFO and Head of IR; help maintain Wikipedia pages.
• Prepare materials for annual report and shareholder meeting.

Skills

Corporate/financial communications

C-level liaison

Financial markets knowledge

SEC disclosure norms

AI tools experience

Earnings calendar knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of work experience

Job description

Senior Manager, Financial Communications

• Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Job ID: R-1099793

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing…

As a member of the Corporate Communications team, the Senior Manager, Financial Communications will focus on media relations and create and drive integrated communications strategies in all Finance related areas, including quarterly earnings, M&A, treasury.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with financial communications team colleagues on quarterly earnings, including creation of press releases, messaging, infographics, and social media assets.
• Writing disclosure press releases for executive investor conferences, earnings date announcements and quarterly dividend declarations.
• Partnering closely with Investor Relations (IR), Legal, Corporate Finance, and Strategy teams to translate complex financial metrics and business drivers into compelling narrative arcs.
• Acting as a media contact for financial press, maintaining strong relationships with tier-one business media (WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters, etc.).
• Managing proactive and reactive communications strategies around market fluctuations, regulatory filings, and unexpected financial developments.
• Collaborating across the Corporate Affairs team to ensure organizational alignment on financial results and overall company strategy.
• Aggregating media and social media news, features, mentions and discussions about Verizon, competitors and industry developments.
• Developing comprehensive monthly and quarterly media and analyst reports.
• Creating post copy for LinkedIn handles of CFO and Head of IR.
• Participating in maintenance of Wikipedia pages.
• Assisting in preparing materials for the annual report and annual shareholder meeting.

What we’re looking for…

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Corporate or financial communications experience.
• Direct experience working with C-level executives and advising senior leaders on high-profile announcements.
• Knowledge of financial markets, corporate finance concepts, SEC disclosure norms, and the earnings calendar cycle.
• Experience with and/or willingness to learn to utilize AI tools.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience in a large, publicly traded telecommunications, media, or tech enterprise.
• Agency and in-house corporate communications hybrid experience.
• Proven track record of managing crisis or sensitive M&A communications under tight deadlines.
• Strong presence with the ability to lead tough conversations, navigate complex organizations and influence decision making
• Proven track record of developing and implementing integrated communications plans beyond traditional public relations.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you\'ll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & autom insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $115,500.00 - $201,000.00.

Marketing is an exciting and dynamic field that offers endless opportunities for creativity, innovation, and professional growth. As a marketer, you will have the chance to develop and implement strategies that connect products and services with the people who need them most.

You will learn how to analyze consumer behavior, create compelling campaigns, and measure the success of your efforts. Whether you're interested in branding, advertising, digital marketing, or public relations, a career in marketing can take you in many different directions, and it offers the potential for a high-energy, fast-paced, and ever-changing work environment.

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