Head of Public Relations & Social Media

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 firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. 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.

The Public Relations team at Franklin Templeton leads global external communications, helping shape the firm’s 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 firm’s visibility and success.

How You Will Add Value As a PR Manager

Develop and execute public relations plans that align with business goals and drive positive coverage while managing emerging issues.

Develop and deliver timely, relevant pitch ideas and story angles to key journalists across financial and trade media.

Monitor industry news and trends, providing thoughtful perspectives on where the firm can contribute meaningfully to external conversations.

Stakeholder Management

Navigate a range of interactions, from day-to-day media engagement to meetings with senior internal stakeholders.

Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Public Relations team and external public relations agencies, contributing to shared priorities and team success.

Work with Marketing partners to align messaging, content, and product‑related initiatives.

Coordinate with Social Media and Distribution teams to flag relevant media coverage and identify opportunities to extend its impact.

Media Relations

Build and maintain strong relationships with top‑tier financial and trade media outlets.

Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries—managing interviews, press releases, and related communications.

Content Development

Create and manage compelling content, including press releases, media kits, and talking points.

Ensure all external communications align with the firm’s brand voice, messaging, and standards.

Provide regular reporting and insights to measure the effectiveness of public relations efforts.

What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role

6–8 years in public relations or corporate communications.

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

Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication.

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.

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

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 rewards—monetary and non‑monetary—designed to support their well‑being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. Comprehensive benefits include competitive healthcare options, insurance, disability benefits, an 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. The annual salary for this position ranges between $110,000 – $130,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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

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, 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.