Public Relations Specialist, Senior Associate
About The Position
We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Public Relations Specialist to join our Global Public Relations team supporting communications for State Street and State Street Investment Management. This role will contribute to integrated public relations programs that elevate the corporate brand, support proactive storytelling, and reinforce the firm’s reputation across earned, owned and shared channels. This is an ideal opportunity for a communications professional with 3–5 years of public relations or media relations experience who is looking to deepen their exposure to financial services, work closely with senior leaders, and grow into a more strategic PR role over time. The Specialist will support our VP bench across global programs, media engagement, content development, agency coordination, and reporting, helping ensure campaigns are executed with rigor, consistency, and attention to detail in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. Public relations plays a vital role in shaping State Street’s reputation and positioning our investment management capabilities with clients, investors, and the media. In this role, you will help bring complex investment stories to life, support senior spokespeople, and contribute to campaigns that reinforce State Street’s leadership across key asset classes and market themes. You will gain hands‑on experience working across global teams, senior leaders, and top-tier media — while helping to ensure that our communications are accurate, compliant, and aligned with firmwide priorities. You will be joining the Investment Services function that allows us to deliver a comprehensive, holistic approach to each client relationship — for asset managers and asset owners, insurance companies, and official institutions globally. It means our client-facing functions work together to bring the very best solutions and services the firm has to offer — across all of our locations, products, and capabilities. Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3–5 years of experience in public relations, communications, or media relations (in‑house or agency)
- Strong interest in media relations and storytelling within financial services
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with close attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑moving environment
- Strong organizational and follow‑through skills
- Comfort working with senior stakeholders and supporting executive communications
- Sound judgment and discretion, particularly when handling sensitive or time‑critical information
- Collaborative mindset and a strong sense of accountability
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to financial services, asset management, ETFs, or capital markets is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with traditional, digital, and social media channels
- Experience supporting media campaigns, drafting PR materials, and working with journalists
- Experience working in a regulated or complex organization is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support senior PR leaders in the development and execution of media relations and product PR programs for State Street and State Street Investment Management
- Assist with proactive media engagement, including reporter research, media list development, pitch materials, and follow‑ups
- Draft and edit press releases, media briefs, talking points, bylines, Q&A documents, and social and digital content
- Support preparation for media interviews, conferences, awards, and industry events, including briefing materials and logistics
- Partner with external PR agencies to track deliverables, coordinate reviews and approvals, and support campaign execution
- Monitor media coverage and industry news; prepare coverage summaries, issue alerts, and competitive insights
- Assist with reputation and issues management through research, rapid‑response drafting, and internal coordination
- Help track media metrics and support reporting on campaign performance and outcomes
- Collaborate with global and regional PR colleagues, marketing partners, and business stakeholders to ensure messaging alignment and adherence to firm policies
Benefits
- retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
- insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
- paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
- access to our Employee Assistance Program
- incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
- eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
- inclusive development opportunities
- flexible work-life support
- paid volunteer days
- vibrant employee networks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
