Serves as a spokesperson for Vanguard. Develops and implements effective public relation strategies and content to promote and safeguard Vanguard's image. Provides counsel in supporting and determining the best media, content, and channels for communicating effectively and engaging various audiences, including the general public, customers, crew, governmental bodies, and suppliers, and the media.
Serves as a spokesperson for Vanguard. Develops and implements effective public relation strategies and content to promote and safeguard Vanguard's image. Provides counsel in supporting and determining the best media, content, and channels for communicating effectively and engaging various audiences, including the general public, customers, crew, governmental bodies, and suppliers, and the media. The role is based in Madrid, Spain.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Researches and writes press releases, news bulletins, talking points, and other internal and external communication materials that are professional, effective, and accurate.
- Assists with reporter inquiries and press engagements, gathering data and information from internal and external sources.
- Assists European PR team with managing internal clients, preparing Public Relations plans, coverage and activity reports, internal and external presentations, and other materials as needed.
- Develops and maintains effective, collaborative relationships with Public Relations, communication and marketing colleagues, and internal clients. Partners with internal and external parties for key information and data sources.
- Works with other communication groups, including marketing, corporate communications, social media, business communication teams, and investment management personnel to review and create content. Counsels on content development.
- Researches members of news media, bloggers, and media outlets.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or communications preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years general business experience, with 2-5 years PR or related communications experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Spanish media market; knowledge of French media market
- Language skills required: English, Spanish, French
- Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible and resourceful.
- Demonstrated ability to work with various departments and levels of management including senior executives.
- Ability to work effectively and independently on multiple projects with guidance from manager.
- Ability to write quickly and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to cover corporate events outside usual business hours.
Special Factors
- Hybrid work model
- Ability to work special hours and be on call at times also outside normal office hours
- Limited travel from time to time.
- Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
Why Vanguard?
Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.
This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.
It's what we stand for: value to investors.
Inclusion Statement
Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."
We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.