OverviewPublic Relations & Public Affairs Director. Join to apply for the Public Relations & Public Affairs Director role at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC).ImpactUnder the direction of the Executive Director of Global Public Relations, this person will serve as a senior member of the DTCC M&C team, with responsibility for strategizing, developing and executing a robust media strategy aligned to business goals and objectives. In doing so, the Director, Public Relations will promote DTCC news, information and thought leadership to the media and analyst community, proactively build and maintain relationships with editors, journalists and analysts, influence news coverage, shape perceptions of the firm and protect against reputational risk. By partnering closely with members of the M&C team, business heads and senior leaders within the company, he/she will develop compelling messaging and content, leverage media trends to attain positive news coverage and generate story ideas, and draft and place bylined articles to establish senior leaders as spokespeople and thought leaders and provide strategic counsel on PR opportunities across businesses.Your Primary ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility to strategize, develop and execute global public relations strategy across businesses and their related thought leadership areas, generating awareness and coverage via proactive pitching, interviews, bylines, media tours, statements, roundtables, editor briefings and more.Collaborate with M&C peers to ensure a holistic M&C strategy and reporting, with defined goals, objectives and KPIs.Leverage writing skills and knowledge of the industry, to develop media narratives through compelling thought leadership on key initiatives.Manage DTCC’s overall engagement with media in London, responding to urgent inquiries across business topics, developing relationships across key Tier 1 and targeted trade media (including key reporters globally in DLT-related publications), and facilitating in-person meetings with journalists and key Executive Committee staff.Maintain productive relationships with global PR agencies in US and London, advising on strategy and work initiatives and reviewing/approving all quotes, content and coverage.Monitor and read all coverage related to relevant topics and strategize around areas of opportunity – including new areas of opportunity for DTCC and the business.Support social media activity for related media work, including content development, video initiatives and more.Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.QualificationsMinimum of 12-15 years of related experienceBachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experienceTalents Needed for SuccessCommunications degree, with a solid understanding of all communications disciplinesStrong verbal and writing capabilities, with the ability to translate complex business topics into higher level themes that will resonate with journalists and readers; Leverage compelling storytelling and data-driven contentAbility to network and influence colleagues on PR recommendations and strategiesSolid analytical capabilities, to measure results and identify areas of opportunityExcellent organizational and time management skills, in order to effectively prioritize a number of simultaneous projects while meeting sometimes short deadlinesBenefitsCompetitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentiveComprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on locationPension / Retirement benefitsPaid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-beingDTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee)EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr