Sr. Communications Specialist (Marketing / Comms / PR)

Sr. Communications Specialist (Marketing / Comms / PR)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: 2–3 days in-office, flexible days)

Duration: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire (Potential for conversion after 12 months)

Pay Rate: $40.00 – $50.00/hr W2 (Strictly Direct W2 Only – No C2C or 1099)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an exceptionally curious, proactive, and innovative Senior Communications Specialist to join an enterprise Financial Services Ratings Communications team on a 12-month contract-to-hire basis.

Reporting directly to the Head of Public Relations, this hands-on, high-impact role blends PR, Media Relations, Executive Communications, Marketing, and Internal Comms. The ideal candidate is a strategic "dot connector"—someone smart, self-motivated, and collaborative who thrives on translating complex financial analysis, credit market research, and capital markets insights into compelling external narratives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Public Relations & Media Relations:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier financial, business, and trade media across the Americas and Europe.

  • Lead proactive PR campaigns elevating thought leadership, research, and corporate reputation; manage inbound media inquiries and rapid response.

  • Assess emerging issues, market developments, and reputational risks to provide timely communications counsel.

• Executive Communications & Messaging:

  • Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, preparing talking points, speeches, media briefing docs, op-eds, Q&As, and conference presentations.

  • Coach and prep senior executives for media interviews, industry conferences, and client engagements.

• Internal Communications & Strategic Advisory:

  • Serve as a single point of contact for business leaders on internal messaging, organizational announcements, and change communications, ensuring alignment between internal and external narratives.

• Measurement & Innovation:

  • Track media performance, share-of-voice, and coverage impact. Leverage AI tools and modern communication platforms to streamline workflows and drive message resonance.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 8–12 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or integrated marketing communications.

• Domain Expertise: Strong background in Financial Services, Credit Markets, Ratings, Capital Markets, or Banking is strongly preferred.

• Media Network: Proven media relations background with established connections across financial and business media.

• Core Strengths: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills—ability to synthesize complex credit/financial topics into clear, engaging content.

• Attributes: Proactive mindset, intellectual curiosity, executive presence, and the ability to connect dots across global, cross-functional teams.

• Tech Capabilities: Practical exposure to or ability to navigate AI tools in the workplace for productivity and research.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (Journalism, Communications, Finance, or related field).

WORKING CONDITIONS & ELIGIBILITY

• Work Posture: Hybrid in New York, NY (2–3 days/week in office).

• Employment Type: Direct W2 Contract-to-Hire Only (C2C and 1099 strictly prohibited).

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.