Job Description

Job Description Summary With limited input and using specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience, provides strategy direction, message development, and communication planning and implementation to increase the understanding of corporate vision, business strategies and individual projects among the company’s audiences (internal and/or external). Develops and helps to implement the strategy for new and existing communication channels to increase awareness and support corporate objectives and provides regular reporting for channel and message readership/impact. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides strategic direction, message development, and communication planning for corporate level, cross-department, and departmental initiatives
• Gives tactical support and oversees communication plans
• May oversee the daily management of a channel or channel
• Consults with internal and external constituents to identify communications goals and objectives; executes solutions for high-impact projects/initiatives
• Backs up management of other communication channels as needed
• Participates in prioritization of firm communications
• Edits work of others
• Monitors channel absorption; prepares reports for management
• From metrics and other data, recommends channel content alterations and improvements
• Manages implementation of channel communication projects
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Establishes and maintains relationships with all levels of management, particularly within areas of support
• Effectively represent firm values and communication principles within meetings

Knowledge of

• General communication strategies and tactics
• Concepts, principles, practices and techniques for writing and developing communications plans and related content
• Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry
• Financial markets and products
• Microsoft Outlook suite
• Publishing systems

Skill in

• Creating communications plans that blend attention to detail with flexibility and effective messaging
• Writing intranet page copy, articles and other collateral as required
• Proofreading copy written by others
• Conducting research and analysis
• Preparing presentations
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including standard graphics and publishing software

Ability to

• Think logically and analyze and solve problems
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Make independent decisions when appropriate
• Influence decision making and action when appropriate
• Manage confidential firm information prior to internal or public release
• Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed
• Incorporate needs, wants and goals from different business unit perspectives into communications plans, while being an advocate for audiences and communications best practices
• Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation
• Gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to assignments
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Provide a high level of customer service
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

Education

Bachelor’s: Communications, Bachelor’s: Marketing, Bachelor’s: Public Relations

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.


We expect our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office

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