Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity:

Our Corporate Communications department is seeking an experienced and energetic public relations/media professional to join the team as a Media Specialist reporting to the Assistant Vice President.

As the Media Specialist, you will join work alongside the marketing, social media and executive engagement teams to develop and implement public relations and media outreach strategies that engage local, regional, industry and national media outlets to amplify the story of the Richmond Fed’s work to strengthen the economy and the communities it serves as part of the nation’s central bank. Responsibilities include targeted media outreach, including the development of pitches, news releases and media advisories; creation, management and monitoring of social media content; development and execution of strategic public relations, communications and marketing plans; and assistance with crisis communications.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute strategic, comprehensive public relations and media outreach plans to reach target audiences through media coverage and social media

• Cultivate strong relationships with key local, regional, industry and national media outlets and proactively promote and explain the Richmond Fed’s role in the economy

• Identify and report on key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the Bank’s media outreach and provide updates as required to internal stakeholders and Bank leaders

• Respond to media inquiries, recommend appropriate subject matter experts to speak to reporters, develop talking points and facilitate interviews

• Actively monitor social media to identify opportunities to amplify Bank content and for potential reputational challenges

• Assist in managing the Bank’s social media presence, including content development and publishing

• Support crisis communications efforts in collaboration with other Bank stakeholders and leadership

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of related experience, including demonstrated experience building and executing public relations or media outreach plans to advance organizational goals

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, journalism, mass communication or related field or equivalent work experience required

• Superior communication, writing and editing skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into a set of clear and concise key messages

• Experience in social media content management

• Energetic, flexible, and proactive self-starter with an ability to collaborate productively across teams and with stakeholders at all levels of the organization in a hybrid work environment

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft 365 suite of applications

• Experience in banking, financial services or economic development a plus

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

• Great medical benefits

• Pension and 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee resource networks

• Paid volunteer leave

• Flexible work options

• Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations:

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct (https://www.richmondfed.org/-/media/richmondfedorg/about_us/careers/pdf/code_of_conduct.pdf?WT.si_n=Search&WT.si_x=3) to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify rich.recruitment@rich.frb.org .

• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).

• Sponsorship is not available for this role. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.

• The hiring range of the Media Specialist is $86,600 to $119,020.

• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Communications/Public Relations

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Why Our People Choose Us:

Our reputation precedes us

There will always be room for personal growth

Our people are first

You’ll find the right balance

Your responsibilities will be meaningful

We hope that you will be our future colleague.