Communications Specialist

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

The Communications Specialist is a creative thinker and problem solver with experience as a relationship builder. Key responsibilities will include creating communications materials, maintaining relationships with media/organizations/communities, maintaining a social media presence, and helping develop and advance the brand positioning of Cabrera Capital both internally and externally.

• Create and manage the drafting, review, and approval of internal and external communication materials including press releases, website, social media, and intranet content, key messages, etc
• Actively maintain Cabrera Capital's website and social media presence by managing the content within and contributing campaign ideas and strategy.
• Develop marketing materials/ads and coordinate their distribution for events, conferences, and sponsorship engagements.
• Implement communications plans and strategies that promote Cabrera Capital's objectives and drive employee engagement in the business and its leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and manage key relationships with media especially within the investment/finance space.
• Create and push out weekly content on LinkedIn.com to help grow engagement and brand awareness
• Monitor news and trends within the investment/finance space to identify and leverage emerging issues.
• Research, recommend, and maintain a calendar of key events, speaking engagements, award opportunities, and conferences for Cabrera Capital leadership.
• Provide tactical support to team members as needed, which will include writing speeches, proposals, media/PR material and assisting with research to create content for new business pitches and client proposals
• Standardize client presentations across all business lines to create consistency.
• Evaluate the performance and effectiveness of communications campaigns and create reports as needed.
• Work closely with Legal and Compliance to ensure alignment of all communications with Cabrera Capitals policies and vision.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or similar.
• 2-3 years professional experience developing and executing integrated communications strategies.
• Outstanding writing ability and excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in newsworthy investment/finance trends, issues, milestones, and events.
• Strong partnering skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the firm including senior management and C-Level executives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to deliver to multiple deadlines.
• Exemplary attention to detail, self-motivated and accountable
• Ability to work non-traditional work hours as needed and attend business related events

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k with company match, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Whole Life)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• 24/7 Gym and Wellness Center
• Exclusive Lounge Areas
• 15 Minute On-Site Chair Massages
• Retail in the building - Starbucks, Amazon Go, Sopraffina, Hannah's Bretzel, and many more!
• Cabrera Capital is a full-service broker-dealer firm and investment bank. We are proud to be a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) and while we take pride in our social mission, the firm competes effectively by providing superior client service and value.