Vice President, Media Relations, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is looking for a media relations professional with expertise in developing public relations strategy, bringing campaigns to life and engaging with the press. Culture is important to us. We are looking for a self-starter who is detail-oriented and values teamwork. This role requires exceptional judgment, strong executive presence and fluency with top-tier consumer, business, financial, and wealth management trade media.


As a Media Relations Vice President on the Communications team, you will partner with senior executives and internal partners to execute our public relations strategy, tell our business's growth story and protect the reputation of the firm. You will report to the Head of External Communications for J.P. Morgan Wealth Management.


Job Responsibilities

• Drive external communications strategy for J.P. Morgan Wealth Management to support business priorities and long-term growth objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing strategic counsel on messaging, media engagement and reputational considerations.
• Own media strategy and proactively identify opportunities to elevate brand awareness.
• Cultivate strong relationships across national, financial, wealth management and consumer press.
• Develop, present and execute strategic and tactical PR campaigns for key initiatives/launches that drive business outcomes.
• Partner closely with executives to support media interviews, speaking engagements and written opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external marketing support teams (e.g., marketing, events, social, brand/advertising, video, content), functional groups (e.g., legal, controls), business leaders, and external partners to execute campaigns and tell a holistic story across channels.
• Anticipate and manage reputational risk in coordination with legal, compliance and corporate communications.
• Translate complex wealth management and financial topics into clear, credible and compelling messaging for a consumer audience.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 7+ years of experience in an external communications/Public Relations role.
• Bachelor's degree
• Proven experience in proactive & reactive media relations and executing PR campaigns that resulted in positive press coverage and supported business results.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with disciplined attention to detail.
• Strong executive presence and presentation skills and the ability to consult directly with executives and leaders.
• Outstanding judgment and interpersonal skills, including partnering effectively with executives, peers and other functional groups across the company.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and manage reputational risk within a regulated industry.
• An interest in wealth management and financial planning.
• Established media relationships with business, wealth management, consumer and/or lifestyle media.

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.


We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.


We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary
New York,NY $123,500.00 - $185,000.00 / year; Chicago,IL $104,500.00 - $170,000.00 / year