Communications Director - Executive Director - Commercial Banking

We're looking for a dynamic Communications Director to join the JPMorgan Chase Communications team and support the Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries (MMBSI) business, which serves companies from startups to midsize businesses across dozens of industries. This role will primarily support our global Innovation Economy (IE) business which serves high growth companies and investors within this ecosystem with a focus on Technology, Disruptive Commerce, Life Sciences, Venture Capital Coverage and Green Economy sectors.

As a Communications Director, you will support MMBSI's head of specialized industries and work with other senior leaders, bankers and cross-functional partners including Product, Marketing, Digital and Content to develop and implement a high impact communications programs that supports the business's strategic priorities. You will need to deeply understand the IE ecosystem and execute end to end communications campaigns. With a focus on executive communications, external communications and media relations, you will help bring the business's story to life with key stakeholders, advise senior leaders across the business and partner with key internal functions to drive measurable results. Being an excellent writer and knowing how to activate across all communications channels is essential to this role.

About JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking

JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking is a business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading financial services firm based in the U.S. with operations worldwide and $3.8 trillion in assets. Through its Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries (MMBSI), Corporate Client Banking & Specialized Industries (CCBSI) and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) businesses, Commercial Banking serves emerging startups to midsize businesses and large corporations as well as government entities, not-for-profit organizations, and commercial real estate investors, developers and owners. Clients are supported through every stage of growth with specialized industry expertise and tailored financial solutions including credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and more. Information about JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking is available at www.jpmorganchase.com/commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic communications program that is aligned with the business's goals and serve as an advisor to senior leaders across the business to anticipate and solve for communications needs
• Drive robust media relations program and build and maintain strong relationships with key national, trade and local media, securing strategic storytelling opportunities for spokespeople
• Media train and prepare spokespeople for media engagements
• Use creative storytelling skills to humanize the business and tell high impact stories, as well as breakdown complex subjects for different audiences
• Develop communications assets including press releases and media facing statements, talking points, thought leadership articles and award submissions
• Develop strong relationships with key partners including Marketing, Content, Digital and Legal and collaborate effectively across the broader organization on executive communications, employee engagement, social media, content development, events, etc.
• Stay up to date on communications trends and industry news, contributing insights and helping to identify opportunities to drive greater impact through strategic communications while increasing efficiency and effectiveness

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

• 12+ years of experience in corporate communications, with proven experience in exec comms, PR and media relations
• Understanding of the financial services industry; experience in the startup and venture capital space or related industries
• Strong executive presence, judgement and ability to build trust with key partners and stakeholders and collaborate effectively
• Analytical, strategic approach to problem solving and finding solutions
• Outstanding writing and editing skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team, contributing on a strategic and tactical level
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, comfortability with navigating matrixed organizations