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Senior Associate, Media and External Communications

Corporate Affairs sits within the Financial Management, People and Engagement group and is responsible for protecting and promoting Macquarie’s brand and reputation. The team works closely with business groups across the organization to deliver communications that engage key stakeholders including media, investors, employees, and the wider community.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working, this role requires 3 days a week in our office location.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

Working as part of the Americas media and external communications team, you will gain an up-close view of a global financial services organization operating across mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, commodities, asset management, infrastructure, energy, real assets and private markets. The role provides hands-on experience supporting high-profile media relations related to market activity, investments, transactions and strategic developments across the Americas. Responsibilities include liaising with reporters, drafting briefing documents, scheduling interviews, building/maintaining media lists, writing press releases and media monitoring.

Salary range for this position: $68,000 - $80,000/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. You can further read about the full spectrum of benefits we offer our people listed below.

What you offer

Bachelor’s degree (communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field preferred)
1-3 years of experience in public relations, media, corporate communications, financial services or a related role
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
Experience with media monitoring tools and reporting preferred; media relations experience a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

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What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
Recognition and service awards
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.

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