Associate Manager

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified 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 that’s 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

What is the Corporate Communications group responsible for?

The global Corporate Communications team’s focus is on positioning Franklin Templeton to external audiences, via the media, as a premier global investment management organization with a solid team of investment managers, a comprehensive line of investment solutions and a strong corporate reputation. The team supports Franklin Templeton at the corporate level as well as its specialist investment managers and subsidiary businesses that make up the global firm. The team works with a variety of internal partners, external PR agencies and media contacts as part of its efforts.

What is the Associate Manager - Corporate Communications (Americas) responsible for?

As part of a global team, the Associate Manager - Corporate Communications (Americas) will focus on media and public relations for Canada and Latin America, supporting key priorities set by distribution leadership and the investment teams. Working with the Corporate Communications leaders for the Americas and the global Corporate Communications team, you will contribute to developing and implementing comprehensive PR strategies, including generating story ideas, building relationships with key media, pitching reporters, coordinating media interviews, issues management, and a mix of writing activities including messaging, press releases and Q&As.

PR support will span some or all of the following asset classes or disciplines: equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions, alternatives, ETFs, high-net-worth, sustainability and digital assets.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of an Associate Manager - Corporate Communications (Americas)?
- The Associate Manager - Corporate Communications (Americas) will interact with reporters, company executives and spokespersons, and our outside PR agency relationships in executing a strong PR strategy.
- You will represent the firm with reporters across the spectrum, including traditional print and broadcast outlets, new and emerging media outlets, including those focused more broadly on financial services, personal finance and podcasts.
- Day-to-day proactive communications activity will include pitching investment and market insights, new products and partnerships, and other key themes and developments to the press.
- Other communications work will include issues management around such topics as market volatility, industry issues, investment team changes and more. You will undertake frequent writing projects to prepare messaging and announcements.
- You will help promote key media coverage internally and liaise with the social media team to promote earned media coverage externally.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help you be successful?
- Ideal qualifications include a minimum of eight years of media relations experience in financial services.
- Media relations experience with existing network of relationships with financial reporters is required.
- Diploma or degree in Corporate Communications or Public Relations or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in written French, Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese languages is a plus.
- You will have a keen eye for what makes a good story and experience translating that into a successful media pitch.
- You will be a strong verbal communicator and possess exceptional writing and editing skills, with an attention to accuracy and detail.
- You must exhibit excellent judgement and be adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, and achieving deadlines and objectives.
- You must be a strong relationship builder and team player and be able to partner with a diverse set of stakeholders and communicate across various levels of management.
- Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential
- Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s 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.
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- By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive an