Associate, Communications - NY Life Investment Management

New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM), an $808+ billion diversified global asset manager, is seeking a dynamic Associate, Communications professional to join the team.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Communications for NYLIM, this individual will be responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of internal and external communications initiatives that will help strengthen the team’s ability to deliver timely, high-quality, well-coordinated communications across key channels, events and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• With the guidance of the Head of Communications for NYLIM, help deliver on NYLIM’s objectives by building and executing on internal (80%) and external communication strategies (20%).
• Manage communications logistics and coordination, ensuring projects are organized, timely and effectively executed.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers and related materials to support strong project management across the communications team.
• Support internal communications vehicles, including town halls, intranet content, newsletter preparation, email distributions, leadership communications and other employee-facing channels.
• Track, organize and report on communications metrics to help assess performance, identify trends and inform future communications planning.
• Format, proof and distribute executive communications, including managing and updating distribution lists.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across NYLIM, including Human Resources and Marketing colleagues.
• Stay current with communications best practices, emerging technologies and generative AI tools to help improve team efficiency, content quality and overall communications capabilities.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of corporate communications experience, preferably in an asset management firm or communications agency serving the asset or wealth management industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field.
• Experience in financial services industry highly desirable; interest in asset management a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting internal communications channels, events, intranet content, email communications or employee engagement initiatives preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Media relations experience and an interest in newsworthy investment trends, issues and milestones.
• Experience participating in high-profile cross-functional projects, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Proactive, resourceful and flexible, with a strong growth mindset and willingness to support both strategic and administrative needs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Professional judgment, discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Experience using AI-powered communication tools to optimize engagement and support organizational goals.

Schedule

Hybrid environment: Office Tuesday through Thursday, working from home Mondays and Fridays.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,000-$92,500. Overtime eligible: Exempt. Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes. Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors including individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and may participate in an incentive program.

Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.