Job Description

At Franklin Templeton were advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management wealth management and fintech offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise thats both broad and unique. From our welcoming inclusive and flexible culture to our global and diverse business we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

About the Department

The Public Relations team at Franklin Templeton leads global external communications helping shape the firms reputation and support key business priorities. The team works collaboratively across regions and functions bringing together expertise in media relations writing and project management to manage media engagement within the financial services industry. Joining the team offers the opportunity to work closely with investment teams and communications professionals globally gain exposure to global initiatives and make a meaningful impact on the firms visibility and success.

How you will add value as a PR Manager

Strategy Execution

• You will develop and execute public relations plans that align with business goals and drive positive coverage while managing emerging issues.

• You will develop and deliver timely relevant pitch ideas and story angles to key journalists across financial and trade media.

• You will monitor industry news and trends providing thoughtful perspectives on where the firm can contribute meaningfully to external conversations.

Stakeholder Management

• You will navigate a range of interactions from day-to-day media engagement to meetings with senior internal stakeholders.

• You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Public Relations team and external public relations agencies contributing to shared priorities and team success.

• You will work with Marketing partners to align messaging content and product-related initiatives.

• You will coordinate with Social Media and Distribution teams to flag relevant media coverage and identify opportunities to extend its impact.

Media Relations

• You will build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier financial and trade media outlets.

• You will serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries - managing interviews press releases and related communications.

Content Development

• You will create and manage compelling content including press releases media kits and talking points.

• You will ensure all external communications align with the firms brand voice messaging and standards.

Tracking and Reporting

• You will provide regular reporting and insights to measure the effectiveness of public relations efforts.

What will help you be successful in this role

Experience Education & Certifications

• 68 years in public relations or corporate communications.

• Experience in alternative asset management private markets and/or the broader financial services sector.

Technical Skills

• Excellent writing editing and verbal communication.

• Strong focus on attention to detail follow-through and execution.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities.

• Demonstrated success in developing comprehensive public relations program.

• Relationships with key financial media.

• Experience working on deal communications is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong curiosity about the business.

• Strong work ethic communication skills and a collaborative adaptable approach.

• Accountable and aligned with business priorities.

• Professional judgment the highest level of confidentiality and commerciality.

Work Schedule & Location

This is a hybrid role based in New York City combining in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewardsmonetary and non-monetary designed to support their well-being and recognize their time talents and results. Along with base compensation employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus a 401(k) plan with a generous match and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a range of competitive healthcare options insurance and disability benefits employee stock investment program learning resources career development programs reimbursement for certain education expenses paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $110000 - $130000 depending on location and level of relevant experience plus discretionary bonus.

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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests lifestyle or background theres a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools resources and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

By joining us you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health saving for lifes adventures taking care of your family members or making a positive impact in your community we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Three weeks paid time off the first year

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions up to the IRS limits

• Employee Stock Investment Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

• Onsite fitness center and recreation center*

• Onsite cafeteria*

*Only applicable at certain locations

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry age color disability genetic information gender gender identity or gender expression marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation and any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work

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