Investment Management Media Relations Professional

The Morgan Stanley Investment Management Media Relations Associate is responsible for the execution of media relations plans and corporate communication activities supporting Morgan Stanley Investment Management's strategic objectives. Morgan Stanley's Corporate Communications team is seeking a professional who will be responsible for the execution of media relations and internal communication activities for Morgan Stanley Investment Management. The dynamic professional will be responsible for managing proactive and reactive media inquiries and serving as the day-to-day press contact for the investment management business. The professional also will serve as project manager for internal communications programs including drafting, managing and sending emails for corporate executives and business partners, contributing to and editing newsletters, and supporting internal events and programs. The professional will be responsible for tracking, monitoring and organizing media coverage for weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as part of the media relations team. The individual will facilitate broadcast, print and online media interviews and manage all logistics to ensure a seamless spokesperson experience and promote positive outcomes. The individual will also be responsible for drafting press releases and media advisories, managing the review and approval process and issuing press releases via Business Wire. In addition to media relations, the successful candidate will manage executive speaking engagements, coordinate with PR agencies and contribute to thought leadership development and promotion. The professional will partner with the marketing organization to support the launch, management and facilitation of marketing campaigns and special projects. The associate will work across business lines to highlight business success stories across the Firm and create greater awareness of Firm initiatives within the investment management division.