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Communications Coordinator - Private Wealth Management

Baird
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Robust communication is a vital component of Baird’s business strategy and strengthens its commitment to being both an industry leader and a great place to work. As a member of the Communications Team within Private Wealth Management, you will oversee a variety of operational and project management activities to support compelling and timely communication to branch associates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with the team’s ongoing communication efforts by helping write and publish content, including emails, calendar invites, news stories, talking points, presentations and more.
  • Provide tactical support during complex change initiatives, acquisitions and/or significant events.
  • Help maintain a master communications calendar for optimal prioritization, sequencing, flow and understanding of upcoming opportunities to connect initiatives.
  • Lead the team’s efforts to track and report on analytics that drive the communication strategy.
    • Support the creation, maintenance and interpretation of detailed tracking mechanisms.
    • Proactive collection of verbal/anecdotal feedback from the branch network.
  • Collect feedback from voice of branch mechanisms (e.g., surveys/proactive calls/focus groups, etc.) to inform the team’s communication strategies.
  • Identify operational improvements to standardize our partnership model and maintain tools and templates.
  • Develop a project management tracker and help facilitate the team’s execution towards deadlines.
  • Coordinate team meeting and annual offsite planning meeting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or equivalent preferred.
  • 1-3 years experience in a support role demonstrating effective communications skills; prior experience in financial services is preferred.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments at once and produce results with accuracy and reliability.
  • Must be a strategic thinker and a quick study.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including grammar, editing and proofing). Knowledge of AP Style is a plus.
  • Familiarity with SharePoint, graphic design, photo editing, video, project management and other disciplines of marketing and communications.
  • Excellent customer service skills; must interact effectively with all levels and areas within Baird.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey – one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us. Learn more here.