About the Job -Director, Corporate & Financial Communications
About the Opportunity
Stanton PR & Marketing is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and media-savvy communications professional to join our growing team as a Director. This is an opportunity to work at a highly respected, practitioner-led agency that partners with leading organizations across financial services, professional services, technology, healthcare and broader B2B sectors.
Recognized by O’Dwyer’s as a Top Financial PR Firm, Stanton is known for delivering senior-level counsel, smart strategy and high-impact execution for clients ranging from emerging companies to global market leaders.
We are looking for an experienced communications leader with 6-10 years of agency and/or in-house experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands complex business issues and can translate them into compelling narratives that drive visibility, credibility and business results.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients across corporate, financial and B2B communications accounts
- Lead integrated communications programs including media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership, reputation management and content development
- Develop messaging and positioning for clients spanning financial services, professional services, technology and other growth sectors
- Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier business, financial, trade and national media
- Counsel executives and client stakeholders on communications strategy, market positioning and reputation opportunities
- Drive proactive media outreach and oversee development of press materials, bylines, briefing documents, Q&As and other communications assets
- Lead and mentor account teams, helping develop talent and foster collaboration across the agency
- Contribute to new business efforts, including strategy development, pitch participation and proposal creation
- Work directly with senior leadership in a highly collaborative, hands-on environment where ideas and initiative are valued
What We’re Looking For
- 6-10 years of experience in public relations, strategic communications or integrated marketing communications
- Strong background in corporate, financial and/or B2B communications
- Agency experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success securing high-impact media coverage and managing complex communications initiatives
- Strong understanding of business, financial and corporate issues, with the ability to quickly grasp new industries and trends
- Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
- Proven client management experience and confidence advising senior executives
- Experience managing and mentoring junior team members
- Entrepreneurial mindset, intellectual curiosity and strong attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving and client-focused environment
Why Stanton
At Stanton, senior professionals remain deeply engaged in client work. Our practitioner-led model gives team members the opportunity to work closely with experienced communications counselors on sophisticated assignments that shape industries, brands and reputations.
We offer:
- Exposure to high-profile corporate and financial communications work
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Direct access to agency leadership and clients
- Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement
- A dynamic roster of clients across financial services, private capital, professional services, technology, healthcare and beyond
The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000. An employee’s salary is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
About Stanton
Stanton PR & Marketing is a strategic communications and marketing firm specializing in corporate, financial and B2B communications. The firm provides integrated communications support across media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership, reputation management, digital communications and crisis communications. Stanton serves clients ranging from entrepreneurial firms to global enterprises and has been consistently recognized among the industry’s leading financial PR firms.
