Communications Principal Associate, Premium Products & Experiences Capital One is seeking a highly motivated and experienced principal associate to to support external communications for our Premium Products and Experiences line of business. By joining our team, you’ll be expected to push the envelope in driving premium narrative around Premium Products & Travel and Loyalty, Marketing & Spend Experiences to external audiences. This role will be instrumental in managing media inquiries, developing reports, supporting proactive media relations, supporting executive thought leadership and vetting business engagements for reputation risk. Working across teams, you’ll help deliver impactful campaigns and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders. This position requires exceptional judgment, strong project management skills, an ability to build relationships in a highly matrixed environment, and a sustained focus on delivering results. Creative problem-solving, an ability to read the data and the room, and a passion for storytelling are all critical to success in this role. Empathy, teamwork and a sense of humor are essential.
Primary Responsibilities Assist in the development and execution of proactive communication, talent and tastemaker campaigns and team operations under the guidance of senior team members
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute program elements
Liaise with media on in-bound media inquiries
Create materials such as media messaging, pitches, media lists, briefing books, social posts for executives
Provide project management support horizontally across team, including developing workback plans, keeping project trackers, distilling meetings into actionable next steps
Assist with the development of measurement and media coverage reports
Coordinate contract deliverables and logistics for talent and tastemaker partners
Manage and optimize communications reporting and analytics
Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or military experience
Preferred Qualifications Public relations or communications experience in financial services, technology, or consumer brands
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Salary McLean, VA: $108,900 - $124,300 for Principal Communications Assoc
New York, NY: $118,800 - $135,600 for Principal Communications Assoc
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
Benefits Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
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Communications Principal Associate, Premium Products & Experiences
Capital One · Multiple locations ·
- Pay:
- $108,900-$124,300/yr
- Job type:
- Contract