Head of Media Relations - Northern Trust : Job Details

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The Head Of Media Relations is responsible for enhancing and protecting the global reputation of Northern Trust through strategic media engagement and communications leadership. This individual will lead a team of media professionals and oversee the planning and execution of external communications efforts that support the corporation's business objectives, promote its thought leadership, and safeguard its brand through proactive and responsive media strategies. This includes managing complex and sensitive subject areas, leading crisis and issues communications, and fostering collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and executive leadership. The role also leads content development, media performance measurement, and external visibility initiatives such as awards and executive speaking opportunities.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Oversee media relations strategy for Northern Trust and its core business units Wealth Management, Asset Servicing and Asset Management
• Develop and execute an integrated media relations strategy that aligns with the company's business and reputational priorities.
• Shape and maintain the company's positioning on nuanced or complex topics, including regulatory, financial, and industry issues.
• Serve as a spokesperson and primary media contact for high-profile and sensitive issues.
• Lead an executive visibility program developing thought leadership content and media opportunities for senior leaders.
• Lead the planning and execution of crisis communication responses including anticipating reputational risks and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place. Partner with legal, compliance, risk, and executive leadership during real-time issue management.
• Evolve and maintain the overarching corporate narrative and ensure consistency across all external communications channels and platforms.
• Lead the strategy and execution of major awards and speaking opportunity submissions.
• Serve as a strategic partner to functions including legal, compliance, investor relations and HR.
• Implement tools and frameworks to monitor media coverage and analyze impact.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing media relations team.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• In-depth knowledge of sales promotion, communications, and advertising usually acquired through formal education in journalism or advertising and previous experience is required to develop materials.
• Creativity and writing skills are required to develop and edit promotional and advertising programs
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office, Graphics) is required.
• A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience in sales promotion, communications and advertising, with prior management experience is required.
• Related industry qualification preferred.

Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid) We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.

Salary Range: $137,400 - 240,400 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].