Public Relations Specialist

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responds promptly to daily inquiries from the news media – including wire services, blogger, financial websites, newspapers, and personal finance/business publications – and acts as an accessible, responsive, credible, quotable, and resourceful spokesperson. Handles incoming calls in a timely manner (on pick-up or within one hour) and provides clear, candid, and accurate statements and/or background information to the media. Employs persuasion and influence skills effectively to 1) maintain Vanguard’s image and reputation among media and shareholders; 2) promote Vanguard funds and services; 2) advance Vanguard’s identified business and communications goals.