Media Relations Strategist - Technology

About the role

Vanguard seeks a Media Relations Strategist with technology sector experience to serve as a spokesperson and counsel to partners, translating complex topics into compelling insights and strengthening Vanguard’s reputation as a technology leader.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to develop public relations communications that drive identified business outcomes.
• Translates business strategies and initiatives into messaging and content.
• Prioritizes communications and messages to maximize impact on target external client audiences, including the general public, customers, crew, governmental bodies, suppliers, and the media.
• Creates effective and compelling public relations content based on deep understanding of target audiences and the evolving external technology landscape.
• Partners with business areas to ensure appropriate public relations and communications support.
• Serves as a spokesperson, manages incoming inquiries from the media, arranges interviews, and prepares subject matter experts to address the public or media.
• Determines the most effective and efficient ways to execute key public relations deliverables.
• Captures key metrics and measures the effectiveness of external client communication.
• Uses and disseminates industry best practices across the business.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to influence, coach, and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Creates press releases and other communication materials across owned, earned, and shared channels that are professional, effective, and accurate.
• Applies Vanguard's style, usage, and brand standards to ensure consistency.
• Develops and strengthens working relationships with key influencers across the organization and in the industry to support public relations and business objectives.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Finance, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years’ related work experience, including experience in financial communications, media relations, or asset management.
• Experience serving as a spokesperson and managing media inquiries strongly preferred.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex technology and financial topics clearly and effectively.
• Experience advising stakeholders and contributing to communications strategy in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
• Sound judgment and ability to balance risk, reputation, and business priorities—particularly in sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with technology-focused media.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Experience using data and insights to evaluate communications effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to mentor others and contribute to team development.