San Antonio | Boston
About Victory Capital
Victory Capital is a diversified global asset management firm and employs a next-generation business strategy that combines boutique investment qualities with the benefits of a fully integrated, centralized operating and distribution platform.
Victory Capital provides specialized investment strategies to institutions, intermediaries, retirement platforms and individual investors. With 12 autonomous Investment Franchises and a Solutions Business, Victory Capital offers a wide array of investment products and services, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, third-party ETF model strategies, collective investment trusts, private funds, a 529 Education Savings Plan and brokerage services.
Victory Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with offices and investment professionals in the U.S. and around the world. To learn more please visit www.vcm.com or follow Victory Capital Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
General Summary And Purpose
Victory Capital is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic communications and multimedia professional to be part of the Victory Capital Corporate Communications team. This person will help develop impactful media relations strategies, including proactive pitches and coordinating media opportunities. In addition, this person will run and operate an onsite broadcast studio and must have experience in video production, including operating a fully equipped studio with multiple cameras, lighting, an audio board and video switcher. The ideal candidate for this position must have experience in media relations or public relations, preferably in the financial services industry.
You will report to the Director, Communications & Partnerships.
You Will
- Build and foster media relationships to build a comprehensive media contact list
- Work with the marketing and business teams to conceptualize and create collaborative media and communications strategies
- Develop engaging media pitches to proactively earn media in relevant industry publications including but not limited to print, television, digital and podcasts
- Assist to develop a Company speakers bureau platform
- Provide media training and coaching to firm spokespersons
- Ability to review and report media engagement and interpret media monitoring data
- Availability for evening/weekend inquiries and appearances as needed
- Nurture relationships with key brand stakeholders including investment professionals
- Operate an on-site, fully equipped broadcast studio, which includes cameras, lighting, an audio and video switchboard
- Identify opportunities to engage with industry journalists to leverage timely insights for the Company and its audience
- Provide support for internal communications and integrated communications campaigns, including social media, Company stories for intranet site, partnership marketing, and community relations, as needed.
You Have
- Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
- 3+ years of proven work experience in public relations, media, journalism or similar role
- Ability to plan and implement media strategies
- Strong copywriting skills
- Experience with media monitoring platforms
- Experience in video production
- Strong relationships with industry media
- Passion for storytelling
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to be self-motivated, energetic, adaptable, flexible and reliable
- Strong collaboration skills as a team player, willing to support at times and lead in others
- Ability to articulate new ideas and influence others to gain support
Our Benefits
Victory Capital Management offers excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Flexible PTO, Family Medical and Disability Leaves, Education Tuition Reimbursement and a 401k plan with a generous employer match.
Target Compensation
The target base salary range for this position is $72,250 - $ 85,000.
Salaries are determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications.
Victory Capital Management operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.
Victory Capital Management’s total compensation package includes the opportunity for annual compensation bonuses and/or commissions and a generous benefits package.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, height, weight, hair texture or a hairstyle historically associated with race to include braids, locks, or twists; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
