Communications Manager

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Manager will support daily external communications efforts of WSJ. Magazine and live journalism across Dow Jones newsrooms - including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's and MarketWatch. As part of the Dow Jones Corporate Communications team, you will also foster and further the development of long-term communications strategies for key business units, elevating the integrity and quality of Dow Jones products.

This position is responsible for ensuring the company's business strategy and corporate priorities are consistently amplified throughout all Dow Jones corporate communications. The ideal candidate will have media relations experience - particularly in the magazine and entertainment industry - an extensive knowledge of the ever-evolving media landscape and a passion for informing audiences in strategic, effective and authentic ways.

You Will:

Develop, implement and oversee the execution of successful PR strategies that drive awareness of Dow Jones products and services, primarily WSJ. Magazine and live journalism/events across the Wall Street Journal, Barron's and MarketWatch

Create compelling storylines to pitch to external audiences and media outlets

Draft press releases, internal communications and other materials to amplify achievements across the business, product launches, partnership announcements and more

Handle press inquiries and requests for interviews promptly

Track and record all external placements and comprise regular media reports

Develop working relationships with key media contacts

Develop effective briefing materials for Dow Jones executives including talking points and FAQs for interviews and town halls

Mentor to publicists working across Dow Jones's newsrooms

You Have:

5+ years working experience in media relations or corporate communications in a global, mutli-faceted organization

Experience collaborating and working with multiple stakeholders, including senior executives

Strong understanding of messaging and reputation management

Trustworthy and credible; excellent sense of judgment

Working relationships with important contacts across the media industry

Experience working in magazine, events or the entertainment industry.

Experience managing a team

Experience with reputation management

Familiarity with Muck Rack, TVEyes and other media monitoring systems

Experience developing and executing social media strategies

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Our Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Education Benefits

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program