Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.
In this role on the Corporate Communications team, you will play a key role in amplifying our brand by crafting and telling Janney’s story to internal audiences through robust communication plans to ensure our employees understand the direction of the firm supporting employee retention and engagement.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications, you will support and lead aspects of delivering transparency in strategic plans; communicating strategic initiatives and progress to managers and employees; providing executive communications; supporting operational and change initiatives; managing firmwide communications; and consulting on employee engagement campaigns and internal communications activities.
What you are good at:

• Storytelling: Delivering clear, concise, and compelling communications that connects with employees and stakeholders
• Organization and Time Management: Possessing the ability to take on multiple requests at once and effectively manage projects in a time efficient manner.
• Motivation and Initiative: Self-starter with a high level of initiative and commitment to ensure exceptional results are consistently delivered
• Team-Oriented: Collaborating with team members and other departments across the organization.
• High Standards: Setting a strong example of dedication to quality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and continuously improve internal communication channels and develop a vision and strategy to enhance overall internal communications
• Lead the strategy, management, and execution of key firmwide communication events and publications led by Corporate Communications such as firm town halls, firm and financial results, and internal employee engagement newsletters, while also proactively identifying ways to improve participation and engagement to better inform both senior managers and all employees on firmwide projects and initiatives.
• Develop trusted relationship with Janney’s Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic communications counsel to them. This can and will include writing and supporting executive emails, presentations, speeches, videos, and other communications.
• Manage communication plans and activities – from ideation and messaging to execution – to increase awareness and create excitement for Janney’s corporate strategy.
• Improve the sourcing and management of firm news and information and coordinate with department and business group stakeholders.
• Manage the Janney brand internally and bringing consistency to firm and leadership messages; providing consulting and tools to departments as they manage their own internal communications.
• Serve as "consultant" to departments, making communication recommendations, share best practices and propose communication tactics in line with the stakeholder’s communication objectives.
• Write, edit, produce, and manage the distribution of corporate communications content.
• Work closely Corporate Communication and marketing colleagues on content management and judgement on distribution of content

What you have:

• 8-10 years of professional communications experience, demonstrating the ability to identify and tell memorable stories.
• Great storytelling skills - with an ability to write well, quickly and accurately.
• Possess practical and technical knowledge of communication channels and content production
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and motivation
• Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and quickly grasp concepts and information to apply to work assignments
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent writer and communicator with ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels
• Ability to work in both a self-directed and team-centric manner in order to collaborate effectively and be a contributing member of the team
• Experience with the latest employee communications/engagement strategies and technologies
• Knowledge of the wealth management and financial industry

Why work for us?
Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee’s life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Paternal Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.
Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm. Fostering a positive workplace experience remains a top priority. We’ve earned the Great Place to Work® certification, which recognizes employers that create an outstanding employee experience. Based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Janney, this prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to our people and culture. People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.
Janney is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. We provide an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Janney is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.