Corporate Communications Specialist/Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist

Federated Hermes Career Opportunity #9669

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Location (office/remote)

Federated Hermes is seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist at our Pittsburgh headquarters to manage senior-level projects on the Corporate Communications team. Responsibilities include planning and completion of individual team and/or Federated Hermes projects including media relations, complex social media postings and projects; video communication efforts; corporate communications and internal communications.  Based on the qualifications of the identified candidate, title will either be Corporate Communications Specialist or Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist.

What You’ll Do

• Play a lead role in the strategic development of complex, multi-faceted corporate communications plans, proposals and programs to assist with the sales efforts and communicate company or product messages to internal/external audiences through media relations, social media and/or video.
• Execute corporate communications projects (press releases, social media planning, annual report, corporate overview and quarterly earnings-related materials, videos, etc.) from development through completion.
• Provide media relations work including pitching assigned topics to reporters, setting up print and broadcast interviews, pitch stories, develop relationships with local, trade and national reporters, and incorporate comments from internal stakeholders on press releases related to Federated Hermes.
• Oversee and conduct press tours and media events.
• Route, review, and incorporate changes from all parties including Compliance before proofreading all projects (both print and digital).
• Manage broader internal communication efforts by writing or editing copy.
• Write speeches, all-staff emails, memos, letters and other internal communications as assigned.
• Provide input during story idea, white paper idea or other brainstorming meetings.

The Expertise We are Looking For

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism required.
• 1+ year of experience in public relations and/or corporate communications required.
• Understanding of financial terms and investment products required.
• Mutual fund experience and/or knowledge preferred.

 Our Investment in You

We believe our employees are our most important asset! Therefore, we offer benefits programs designed to help you and your family thrive, training programs to advance your professional development and opportunities for you to give back to the community. Our offerings include:

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day.
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important.
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.

About Federated Hermes

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world. We pledge to always putting our clients first and to acting responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active, responsible investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager with $902.6 billion in assets under management; serving investors around the world. 

We provide career opportunities that enable our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments. We are motivated by a higher purpose and always consider the impact of our work. We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring. 

For consideration, please visit our company website and reference job # 9669

For additional information, please visit FederatedHermes.com

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.

About Federated Hermes

For more than 60 years, Federated Hermes has provided world-class investment solutions to financial professionals in the United States and around the world. Federated Hermes' employees have defined the qualities of the company’s success over the decades: a reputation for integrity and excellence, a commitment to customers and employees and a history of longstanding client relationships. While each market cycle brings new opportunities and challenges to the company, Federated Hermes continues to foster employee commitment to excellence in the investment management industry.

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