External Communications Vice President

Responsibilities

You will lead external communications strategies for the Commercial Real Estate and Impact Banking & Advisory businesses. This includes building relationships with reporters, managing media inquiries, and developing thought leadership content to support strategic business objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in external or corporate communications with a proven track record in media relations. Strong writing, editing, and project management skills are required, along with the ability to advise senior executives and simplify complex financial topics.

Skills

• External communications
• Media relations
• Corporate communications
• Strategic planning
• Writing
• Editing
• Project management
• Media training
• Executive communication
• Social media strategy
• Stakeholder management
• Financial services knowledge
• Commercial real estate
• Risk assessment
• Analytical skills

Benefits

• Health care coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching
• Discretionary incentive compensation

About this role

The Commercial Real Estate business provides property owners, developers and
investors with the financial resources needed for real estate investments large
and small, including multifamily lending, commercial mortgage lending, community
development, real estate banking and treasury services. Impact Banking &
Advisory is J.P. Morgan’s purpose-driven approach to providing capital solutions
and strategic insights to help spur business growth and strengthen local
communities.

As an External Communications Vice President within the Commercial Banking
Communications team, you will lead external communications strategies for the
Commercial Real Estate business and the Impact Banking & Advisory business. In
this role you will build and maintain relationships with key reporters,
developing and pitching stories, sourcing and managing opportunities for our
leaders to engage with media and responding to timely inquiries. Partnership is
at the heart of what we do and how we work. In the role you will need to
prioritize fostering strong relationships within our communications team, with
the business we support and across the teams we work closest with, like business
management, events, marketing, government and community relations, social media
and more. 

Job responsibilities

* Develop and execute external communications strategies for Commercial
Banking, focusing on Commercial Real Estate and Impact Banking & Advisory,
that support the business’ strategic objectives and key focus areas. 
* Build and maintain relationships with key reporters through proactive,
regular touchpoints; draft, edit and distribute press releases, thought
leadership and pitches, as well as curate media lists and manage outreach.  
* Manage and respond to inbound inquiries from reporters in partnership with
the business on relevant matters and deal activity. 
* Monitor, share and analyze relevant media coverage with the team and
business, as well as develop and distribute coverage recaps following
announcements or key news. 
* Develop executive social media posts to amplify key announcements, events and
thought leadership content.
* Media train spokespeople ahead of engagements, host prep calls and develop
briefing documents.
* Review speaking engagement requests through our internal system and support
leaders with their engagements as needed. 
* Work with corporate communications partners to incorporate Commercial Real
Estate into the holistic, firmwide housing access and affordability story.
* Develop strong relationships with communicators and functional partners
across the firm. 
* Stay up to date on communications trends and industry news, contributing
insights and helping to identify opportunities to tell our story externally. 

* Track and measure results to showcase business impact.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities:

* 7+ years of relevant work experience in external communications, media
relations or corporate communications at an agency or in-house.
* Proven experience developing relationships with reporters covering commercial
real estate, corporate responsibility, financial services or banking.
* Strong experience developing external communications strategies and driving
end-to-end execution. 
* Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to simplify complex
topics for external audiences. 
* Experience managing proactive media campaigns, reactive inquiries and
sensitive issues. 
* Sound judgment and experience advising senior executives on media and
communications strategy. 
* Ability to work effectively with senior leaders, business partners and
colleagues across a matrixed organization. 
* Strong project management and organizational skills and the ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
* Analytical and strategic approach to problem solving, with the ability to
identify risks and practical solutions. 
* Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 
* Ability to assess risk, exercise sound judgment and uphold compliance and
firm standards. 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

* Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, communications, journalism
or other related area; experience supporting commercial banking, investment
banking, financial services or regulated businesses. 
* Comfortable with strategy and end-to-end execution.
* Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Willingness to use and experiment with AI and large language models;
internally motivated, intentional, empathetic and well-organized storyteller
who’s ready to try and learn new things as opportunities arise.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative
financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the
world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the
J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are
a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial
banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined
based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles
may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation,
paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of
individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and
programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include
comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a
retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health
support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total
compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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About JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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