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Are you an experienced Financial Communications specialist in Southern California looking for a new opportunity with a large enterprise company? If so, read on!
We are a top utilities provider located in San Diego looking for a Financial Communications Manager to going and help our communications team. This position is perfect for individuals who have experience communicating with top executives, board members, and creating talking points for them to use. The ideal candidate is comfortable and has previous experience with investor relations, earnings reports, M&A activity, and other strategic announcements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public policy, public relations, or a related field required.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in public relations, journalism, or a related field is required.
- Preferred qualifications include 12 or more years of experience in public relations, journalism, or a related field.
- Familiarity with the energy industry is preferred.
- Candidates must reside in Southern California or be prepared to relocate upon being hired.
- Hybrid work environment – 3 days onsite per week at the moment.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and enhance communication efforts for the release of material or financial information to the press and investment community in collaboration with investor relations.
- Take the initiative to identify and promote crucial messages regarding business performance, the company’s long-term objectives, and prevailing industry trends.
- Ensure the implementation of our media relations program and actively manage it. This includes nurturing relationships with influential reporters and media channels.
- Craft statements, press releases, talking points, and other communication materials that articulate the company’s stance on a wide range of proactive and reactive issues.
- Partner with operating companies to supervise the maintenance of the organization-wide media content calendar, fostering synchronization between internal and external communications.
- Forge strong partnerships with subject matter experts, executives, internal thought leaders, and our PR agency. Ensure the company’s crisis communication plans are up-to-date.
- Identify essential metrics to guide the media relations and financial communications programs. Analyze available data to enhance reach and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Skills:
- A skilled writer and storyteller with the ability to simplify intricate strategic concepts and construct compelling narratives tailored for diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate is also an adept proofreader and editor, possessing expertise in adhering to AP style writing standards.
- Profound business and financial acumen, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, the regulatory environment, and the investment community.
- An extensive knowledge base in various communication disciplines, encompassing editorial strategy, project management, cultivating relationships, issues management, crisis communication, digital communication, and global media relations.
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