Regional Communications Manager

Job Description
The world-class Communications Team at JPMorganChase is seeking an experienced professional to join the U.S. Regional Communications team to coordinate and support on a public relations and public affairs strategy in Northern California. The audiences include all forms of media, employees and clients, local thought leaders and community stakeholders.
As a Regional Communications Manager within the Communications Team you will support and integrate the Regional Communications marketing resources to help deliver the company's priorities in strategically impactful ways. In addition, you will work closely with the firm's businesses and corporate groups to execute comprehensive strategies that reinforce the value JPMorganChase brings to the state as a business, community partner and global headquarters. You will also leverage earned media opportunities sourced and coordinated across the company and execute public affairs strategies, with an emphasis on hyperlocal earned media.
Job responsibilities:

• Raise the visibility and awareness of JP MorganChase's impact across a wide stakeholder set
• Deploy strategies to target large, medium and hyperlocal news outlets across channels
• Protect and enhance our reputation passionately.
• Develop the communications strategy to proactively tell the firm's story with our customers, employees and local stakeholders
• Draw on the Regional Communications marketing resources to ensure strategic alignment with the company's priorities
• Serve as our firm's spokesperson, and establish, maintain and deepen relationships with key media outlets
• Serve as counsel to our leaders on media, reputation and other communication and community-related issues
• Serve as reporter/editor to gather and organize employee communication content
• Lead internal and external communications in responding to local emergencies
• Engage fully in our local leadership teams
• Travel to and staff key events as needed and appropriate

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 7+ years of experience in a combination of media, executive communications or public relations; Degree in Journalism, Communications or relevant field of study required.
• Experience building and deepening relationships within a media market exhibiting deep knowledge within the landscape, including multicultural, nonprofit and hyperlocal channels
• Demonstrated experience with the confluence of media, policymaking and community engagement to create tailored messaging and storytelling for all stakeholders
• Understanding of the intersection of media relations and paid marketing activity ; ability to collaborate with colleagues across lines of business and corporate functions to lead strategy and execution while navigating internal stakeholders
• Ability to work with senior executives regularly / maintain an executive presence, ability to think like a customer and advocate for customers and the community and posses outstanding judgement, problem-solving ability and be resourceful.
• Superb written and verbal communications skills; Passionate story-teller
• Strong interpersonal, networking and presentation skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to manage large-scale, complex projects with discipline and precision
• Creativity and ability to generate big, new ideas and take (smart) risks; experience in use of social media for communications
• Speed, flexibility, adaptability and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to work independently with little direction, and self-motivate

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bi-lingual with command of Spanish
• Experience at JPMorganChase, a Fortune 500 company and/or major institution
• Strong command of and experience with consumer financial services

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT:
This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.
About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Marketing & Communications teams shape the firm's brand and protect and grow the firm's excellent reputation across the world. They deepen relationships with customers through shared passions with a best in class portfolio of partnerships globally. Through the use of data and analytics, they create and deliver marketing campaigns or servicing messages through our websites, mobile apps, and paid media channels based on what is best for the customer.