Washington Trust is seeking a strategic and dynamic communications professional to join our Marketing team to expand our Public Relations and Investor Relations efforts.
We are looking for a strong communicator with a passion for storytelling, to enhance and execute our corporate narrative strategy, to generate interest locally and within the IR community.
This position is hybrid with an anticipated 2-3 days on site in Westerly, RI per week.
Key Responsibilities:Communications & Public Relations - Develop and execute strategic internal and external communications plans to enhance the company's brand visibility and build confidence among employees, customers, the community, and investors.
- Manage all public relations activities, including media relations, outreach, inquiries, and contact lists.
- Craft compelling press releases for media and SEO, pitch stories, coordinate media appearances, and manage crisis communications plans.
- Contribute to the content calendar, generating engaging narratives through blogs, company storytelling, employee profiles, and more.
- Monitor public sentiment, social media, and industry trends to identify storytelling opportunities.
Investor Relations - Research and manage investor contacts; coordinate and manage meetings and act as Washington Trust's liaison with investment banking firms at conferences and roadshows.
- Develop relationships with investor analyst firms, coordinate outreach opportunities, field inquiries, and report to executive management.
- Create and implement proactive shareholder outreach plans.
- Develop content for earnings calls, annual reports, presentation decks, press releases, and the investor relations website.
- Monitor market trends, competitor positioning, and analyst sentiment to provide strategic insights and shape messaging for the investor audience.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Finance, Business, Journalism, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in corporate communications and investor relations, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
- Knowledge of the New England media market.
- Ability to disseminate and communicate financial information to diverse audiences.
- Superior written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate with financial teams and clearly communicate with executive management.
- Experience managing relationships with media, investors, analysts, and senior executives.
- Demonstrated ability to handle crisis communications and sensitive financial disclosures with professionalism and discretion.
Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare benefits, paid time-off, work-life program, and a 401(k) plan. We believe employees who are valued, recognized, rewarded and empowered, will achieve personal and professional growth. Apply today and find out why we have been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Rhode Island since 2011.
The Washington Trust Company, and each of its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants as protected by state and/or federal law.