Manager - Public Relations

We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

About the role

The Manager, Public Relations position will manage and execute public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments in the U.S. The position reports to the Vice President of External Communications and is based in Boston or New York.

This role is part of a three-person PR team led by the Vice President of External Communications. The individual will plan and execute U.S. public relations activities for Columbia Threadneedle Investments – a global asset manager that provides a broad range of investment solutions to both retail and institutional clients across all major asset classes, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the media, including creating and executing impactful pitches, responding to and managing interview requests, distributing market commentary and thought leadership content.
• Create and maintain media lists and work with a retained PR agency.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of press releases, Q&A documents and other materials for initiatives such as product launches, manager changes and other events.
• Handle media tracking, analysis and reporting.
• Manage other initiatives, including industry recognition, polls and surveys.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably in financial services, at a PR agency serving the industry, or in another complex, regulated industry.
• Experience working successfully with journalists who cover business, markets and/or investing.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong editing, research, problem solving, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively and independently about PR tactics.
• Strong attention to detail and a client-service mindset.
• Ability to work well as part of an engaged, cross-organizational team.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with corporate social media.
• Experience with media monitoring and analytical software/tools.
• Experience measuring, reporting and analyzing media relations activities.
• Must acquire a FINRA Series 7 License within 180 days of start date if not already held; support and resources are provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house or agency media relations experience.
• Familiarity with business and financial media at all levels: broadcast, national media, wire services and trade publications.
• Familiarity with AI tools and related best practices for PR and search.
• Experience working for or with a large, public company.
• Experience working in a complex, regulated industry.

Schedule

Employees work in the office at least four days per week, with flexibility to work from home one day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different expectations, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

Pay

The estimated base salary for this role is $73,500 - $129,100/year. Compensation includes pay-for-performance philosophy, with initial total compensation varying based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. Most roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental and life insurance.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States.