Wellington Management is hiring: Media Relations Manager in New York

About Us Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Media Relations Manager to lead external communications for our US Wealth Management business. This is a newly created position responsible for developing and implementing media strategies designed to elevate our profile, protect its reputation, and position our executives and investment professionals as thought leaders in the wealth management space. This position is a unique opportunity to collaborate with business and functional partners to drive communications that align with business objectives. This role requires a communications professional with expertise in developing and supporting effective integrated communications programs that align with Wellington’s priorities and US Wealth expansion plans. This individual will report to the Director, Corporate Communications and work closely with other senior executives and business leaders. The role may be based in New York or Boston. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Media Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement proactive media relations strategies to support business objectives, product launches, campaigns, and brand positioning across wealth management. Executive Visibility: Partner with senior leaders to craft compelling narratives and secure high-impact media opportunities, including interviews, op-eds, and speaking engagements. Media Engagement: Leverage and maintain relationships with financial and trade media, acting as a primary point of contact for journalists covering wealth management, investment strategy, and market trends. Content Development: Draft and edit press releases, media briefings, Q&As, and messaging documents tailored to wealth audiences. Issues Management: Monitor media coverage and manage reputational risks, working closely with compliance and legal teams to ensure alignment with regulatory standards. Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with marketing (strategists, product, social, events) and investment teams to align messaging and ensure consistency and commerciality. Measurement & Reporting: Monitor earned media, coordinate and analyze performance metrics, provide regular reporting to stakeholders, leverage Signal and Roxhill platforms. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Finance, or related field. 8-10 years of experience in external communications, preferably within financial services or wealth management. Media relations, content development, and social media experience required. Strong understanding of investment products, financial markets, and the regulatory environment. Established press contacts and relationships, particularly in the wealth space. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders and quickly build relationships needed to accomplish program objectives. Experience managing high-profile media engagements and crisis communications. Well-organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. High energy/self-starter with the ability to work independently and to navigate a large, complex global organization. PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES Experience working with journalists covering wealth and investment management. Experience working with C-suite executives. Familiarity with global media landscapes and regional nuances. Demonstrated success in securing tier-one media coverage. Knowledge of private markets, and multi-asset strategies is a plus. Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com . At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is: USD 80,000 - 180,000 This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process. Base salaryis only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible . In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement an d paid time off (leave of absence,paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time) We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Wellington Management is seeking a dynamic and strategic Media Relations Manager to lead external communications for our US Wealth Management business . This is a newly created position responsible for developing and implementing media strategies designed to elevate our profile, protect our reputation, and position our executives and investment professionals as thought leaders in the wealth management space . The position may be based in New York or Boston . En Español: About Us Wellington Management ofrece capacidades integrales de gestión de inversiones que abarcan casi todos los segmentos del mercado global de capitales. Nuestras soluciones de inversión, adaptadas a los únicos objetivos de retorno y riesgo de clientes institucionales en más de 60 países, se basan en un sólido cuerpo de investigación propietaria y una cultura colaborativa que fomenta el pensamiento independiente y un debate saludable. Como asociación privada, creemos que nuestra estructura de propiedad promueve una visión a largo plazo que alinea nuestras perspectivas con las de nuestros clientes. Responsabilidades clave Estrategia y ejecución de los medios: Desarrollar e implementar estrategias proactivas de relaciones mediáticas para apoyar objetivos comerciales, lanzamientos de productos, campañas y posicionamiento de marca en toda la gestión del patrimonio. Visibilidad ejecutiva: Colaborar con líderes senior para elaborar narrativas convincentes y asegurar oportunidades médicas de alto impacto, incluidas entrevistas, op-eds y discursos. Engagementos de medios de comunicación: Aprovechar y mantener las relaciones con los medios financieros y comerciales, que actúan como un punto de contacto primario para los periodistas que cubren administración de riqueza, estrategia de inversión y tendencias de mercado. Se requieren relaciones con los medios de comunicación, desarrollo de contenidos y experiencia en redes sociales. Conocimiento sólido de productos de inversión, mercados financieros y entorno regulatorio. Contactos y relaciones de prensa establecidos, particularmente en el espacio de la riqueza. Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita y verbal, con capacidad para traducir temas complejos a narrativas claras e atractivas. Fuertes habilidades para colaborar y la capacidad de interactuar con múltiples partes interesadas y construir rápidamente las relaciones necesarias para lograr objetivos del programa. Experiencia en gestionar compromisos mediáticos de alto perfil y comunicaciones de crisis. Bien organizada, orientada al detalle y capaz de administrar varias prioridades. Alta energía / auto-iniciativa con capacidad de trabajar independientemente y navegar por una gran organización global compleja. PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES Como empleador de igualdad de oportunidades, Wellington Management asegura que todos los solicitantes calificados reciban la misma consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta su raza, color, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión genderal, religión, credo, origen nacional, edad, ascendencia, discapacidad (física o mental), condición médica, ciudadanía, estado civil, embarazo, estatus veterano o militar, información genética u otra característica protegida por la ley aplicable. Si usted es un candidato con una discapacidad o está asistiendo a un candidado con una incapacidad y requiere una compensación para solicitar uno de nuestros trabajos, envíennos un correo electrónico a GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com . En Wellington management, nuestro enfoque de las indemnizaciones está diseñado para ayudarnos a atraer, inspirar e incentivar al mejor salario en nuestra industria. Nos esforzamos por reclutar justamente a través del amplio rango de beneficios competitivos durante todo el proceso y funciones. El salario básico es solo un componente del enfoque de compensación total de Wellington. Otras recompensas pueden incluir una bonificación corporativa discrecional y / o incentivos, si son elegibles . Además, ofrecemos un paquete completo e alto valor de beneficios para satisfacer las necesidades únicas de nuestros empleados y sus familias, y nos comprometemos a fomentar un entorno de trabajo flexible que permita a los empleados prosperar personalmente y profesionalmente. Ejemplos de nuestras prestaciones incluyen el plan de jubilación, salud y bienestar, odontología, visión y cobertura farmacéutica, cuenta de ahorro sanitario, cuentas de gasto flexibles y programa de viajeros, programa de asistencia al personal, seguro de vida y discapacidad, ayuda adoptiva, cuidado de seguridad infantil, matrícula / reembolso CFA un d tiempo pagado (leave de ausencia a largo plazo, vacaciones remuneradas, voluntarios y vacaciones en la comunidad) Creemos que esta cultura laboral e inspira nuestra flexibilidad y nuestro compromiso con nuestros clientes durante toda la semana.