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Manager, External Communications

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Manage external communications and media relations strategy in the Americas, focusing on brand recognition through media campaigns, crisis management, and cross-functional collaboration.
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For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking.

In our congenial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences.

We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm.

HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed.

Join our growing global Marketing team in Boston to support the expansion of our media relations strategy in the Americas. We are candid, energetic, and entrepreneurial, and we strive to be the best Marketing organization we can be. Bring your opinions, sense of humor, and expertise and let’s shake things up.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:
  • Strategic, creative, and entrepreneurial
  • Experienced working within a global, cross-functional team
  • Track record of problem-solving and suggesting improvements and innovative approaches
  • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strategic financial media relations experience and an understanding of global markets and investing; specific experience in private markets or alternatives a plus
  • Consistent record of crafting and implementing successful media relations campaigns in a highly regulated environment
  • Strong relationships with key journalists
  • Experience managing media databases required; experience with Meltwater platform a plus
What you will do:
  • Work closely with the VP of external communications and Global counterparts to define, refine, and implement HarbourVest’s media relations strategy in the Americas.
  • Build and enhance recognition of HarbourVest’s brand and market position in the Americas through media relations, with an emphasis on institutional and HNW client segments
  • Manage media monitoring platform, creating detailed reports on HarbourVest’s brand position amongst our peers
  • Work cross-functionally with marketing team to plan, create, and launch creative campaigns and compelling stories that resonate with audiences across the Americas
  • Establish goals and create strategy for meeting media relations results and metrics, working closely with colleagues across teams and functions
  • Partner with global peers, the Americas IR team and investment SMEs to align efforts globally to support fundraising goals
  • Build strong relationships with global colleagues across channels, including PR, Internal Communications, Product Marketing, Digital, Design, Events, and Thought leadership.
  • Crisis and issues management communications support
  • Occasional cat herding and other admin as needed

What you bring:

  • Understanding of how to use media to build brand in a highly driven environment
  • Experience with improving critical metrics to measure success and analyze results to make strategic recommendations
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to not take oneself too seriously
  • Dedicated and inclusive team member
  • Skilled at forming relationships across an organization including key partners and individuals at all levels of seniority
  • Strong project management skills, including proven organizational skills with attention to detail, able to optimally manage multiple projects
Education Preferred:
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A) or equivalent experience
Experience:
  • 8-10 Years of proven experience in a media relations capacity preferred
  • 5+ Years of asset management, financial services, or private equity media relations experience

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