Vice President, Nuveen Media Relations

Company: TIAA
Location: Frisco
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Media RelationsThe Media Relations job designs and executes external communications programs to support aligned business areas. The scope of these programs includes media relations, external executive visibility, thought leadership, and reputation management. This job is responsible for executing robust external communications programs to best position the company's suite of products, services, and overall expertise in the industry. In addition, this job provides external communications counsel to senior management and other internal subject-matter experts.Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Partner closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders to help drive demand for aligned business area priorities, promoting the firm's investment and market views.
• Develop strong working relationships with business/financial and trade media across channels (print, broadcast, digital, and social).
• Set the broader communications strategy for aligned business areas, leading execution in partnership with colleagues and PR agency partners.
• Collaborate with communications colleagues across the globe to understand the work the team does - externally and internally - to inform and shape commercial programs.
• Work in lockstep with business partners and the Corporate Affairs team on reputational and risk issues as it relates to commercial priorities.Educational Requirements
  • University (Degree) PreferredWork Experience
    • 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years PreferredPhysical Requirements
      • Sedentary WorkCareer Level9ICTHE COMPANY:Founded over 100 years ago by one of history's great philanthropists, Andrew Carnegie, TIAA is a Fortune 100 financial services company and the market-leading retirement system for individuals who work in the academic, research, medical, and cultural fields. The organization is the category leader with approximately five million active and retired employees of more than 15,000 institutions. The Company's mission and unique position create a competitive advantage in the market.The organization is headquartered in New York City with major operations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Frisco, Texas, as well as some 141 local offices nationwide and 204 offices in 23 countries. The company has approximately $1.2 trillion in assets under management and over 15,000 employees.Nuveen Investments ("Nuveen"), a diversified investment management company, further strengthens TIAA as a leading provider of retirement and financial services and significantly expands the products and services available to help customers achieve financial well-being at all stages of their lives.POSITION SUMMARY:Nuveen is looking for a well-rounded communications professional to join our Media Relations team as a Vice President. To build and execute external communications campaigns in support of the firm's commercial priorities, the ideal candidate:
        • Is a team player capable of working with internal and external stakeholders in a way that reflects the Firm's core values and principles.
        • Has knowledge of Real Estate and Real Assets markets.
        • Has excellent writing skills and strong U.S.-based earned media relationships.
        • Has a proven ability to provide strategic communications counsel to spokespeople and key executives.
        • Has a proven ability to take initiative, handle multiple projects simultaneously, take a hands-on approach to work, have a critical eye to detail and ensure deadlines are met.
        • Can execute all communications projects in conformance with legal, regulatory, risk, and other applicable standards.
        • Has experience managing sensitive corporate issues and/or crises.The person who joins in this role will be part of a growing global communications team and serve as a key partner to Nuveen's businesses and stakeholders, including investing teams, marketing, legal & compliance, client relations, and other areas of the firm. They will be externally facing and work to bring the best of Nuveen to clients and the market.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
          • Partner closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders to help drive demand for aligned business area priorities, promoting the firm's investment and market views.
          • Develop strong working relationships with business/financial and trade media across channels (print, broadcast, digital, and social).
          • Set the broader communications strategy for aligned business areas, leading execution in partnership with colleagues and PR agency partners.
          • Collaborate with communications colleagues across the globe to understand the work the team does - externally and internally - to inform and shape commercial programs.
          • Work in lockstep with business partners and the Corporate Affairs team on reputational and risk issues as it relates to commercial priorities.
          • Work alongside Nuveen's Global Media Relations team to protect and enhance the firm's brand and reputation by supporting corporate communications strategy, across asset classes.
          • Work closely with colleagues worldwide to develop fully integrated communications programs that ensure consistency of messaging and align with global objectives.
          • Foster strong working relationships with business/financial and trade media across channels (print, broadcast, digital, and social).Required Qualifications:
            • 5+ media relations experience required, 7+ years of financial communications and media relations experience strongly preferred.Preferred Qualifications:
              • University degree.A writing assessment will be required for candidates that reach a certain stage in the interviewing process. Accommodations will be provided as needed.Anticipated Posting End Date:2024-11-07Base Pay Range: $135,000/yr. - $175,000/yr.Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.Company OverviewNuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies.Benefits and Total RewardsThe organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones.Equal OpportunityWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.Accessibility SupportTIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
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