Job Description

The Senior Associate, External Communications will play a key role in supporting MSCI's public relations efforts. Reporting to the Global Head of External Communications and working closely with the Americas External Communications Lead, this role will focus primarily on the Americas while also providing support to EMEA as needed. Responsibilities include executing day-to-day PR activities, helping manage media engagement, and ensuring consistent reporting and coordination across regions.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies. The ideal candidate is a communications professional with an interest in financial media and the ability to effectively support both proactive storytelling and reactive media opportunities.
Support PR efforts in the Americas, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with overall communications priorities.
Work closely with the Americas External Communications Lead to coordinate media outreach, staff press interviews, draft statements, and track coverage, while providing ad hoc support to EMEA.
Build and maintain relationships with financial, business, and trade journalists.
Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Product Marketing, Research, and Business teams) to gather content and ensure effective execution of PR initiatives.
Collaborate with the Marketing team on campaigns, ensuring alignment between PR activities and broader marketing objectives.
Support media monitoring and reporting efforts, tracking coverage, analyzing results, and preparing regular updates for internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and agency partners to ensure timely and strategic responses to media inquiries.
Help manage PR agency relationships by coordinating requests, providing materials, and supporting execution of campaigns.
Prepare written materials such as press releases, briefing notes, messaging and talking points to support campaigns, media interviews and external speaking engagements.
Assist in identifying opportunities for executive visibility, including media placements and speaking opportunities.
Provide logistical and administrative support for PR campaigns, including scheduling, reporting, and coordinating across regional teams.
5-8+ years of professional experience in public relations or journalism, preferably in financial services or a related industry.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with journalists and supporting media relations activities.
Experience with media monitoring tools and reporting metrics.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Team player who thrives in a collaborative, global setting and can support colleagues across time zones.
Experience with private markets and alternatives a plus.
What we offer you

• Salary range: $103,000 - $134,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus
• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.
MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.
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