Executive Office, Media Relations, Vice President, Washington DC

The Corporate Communications team within the Executive Office of Goldman Sachs seeks to promote and protect the firm's reputation, brand and franchise position. The Vice President - Media Relations role in our Washington, DC office focuses on all aspects of Public Affairs for the Corporate Communications team.

We're seeking exceptional candidates who have experience working in or with the federal government and the intersection with finance, economics and public policy. You'll join an international communications team with backgrounds in global finance, data & analytics, technology, media and public policy.

Goldman Sachs is a global financial institution with operations in investment banking, trading, asset and wealth management and investment research.

Corporate Communications sits with the Executive Office, which comprises various teams that help shape the firm's corporate strategy, culture, and brand. Whether communicating with employees, managing our brand and reputation or articulating our strategy to investors and analysts, our work directly impacts how the firm is viewed by a variety of crucial stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an on-the-record media spokesperson
• Help develop and execute proactive public affairs strategies across a variety of issues impacting business, the economy and the financial services industry
• Oversee and directly advise senior executives on communications for a portfolio of groups within the firm, including the Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs and the Office of Corporate Engagement, which manages the firm's philanthropic strategy
• Develop messaging strategies and execute on deliverables including talking points, executive briefings and statements
• Stay one step ahead of the policy-making environment to advise senior executives and the firm's clients on potential public affairs matters or reputational issues
• Maintain relationships with editors and reporters to best position the firm and priority issues
• Advise and work with vendors and internal staff to execute advocacy campaigns on behalf of the firm's 10,000 Small Business Voices initiative
• Serve as a proactive advisor to trade associations, non-profit stakeholders and public affairs agencies who work on behalf of the firm and the broader industry
• Work with industry colleagues on public policy campaign initiatives
• Contribute to media monitoring, analysis and reporting to provide timely updates and insights to senior leadership
• Collaborate with other Executive Office functions to handle corporate issues for the firm in a holistic manner

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

• 7-10 years of experience at a financial services firm, government organization, trade association or consulting group
• Experience as an on-the-record spokesperson in a fast-paced media environment
• Ability to conduct in-depth research and develop strategic solutions to complex problems
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to effectively manage your time, work across projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic media environment
• Commitment to ensuring high quality of work that reflects a strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal skills with a demonstrable passion for communications and knowledge of the media landscape
• Enthusiastic, high energy and team-oriented with a "can do" approach
• Skilled writer with experience developing high-quality materials for internal and external audiences
• A personal reputation for honesty, integrity and above-reproach ethics
• Basic proficiency in Smartsheet, Sharepoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point