Writer / Public Relations Associate recruitment
Responsibilities
• Work with portfolio managers, marketing, and other appropriate parties across the firm to create white papers, press releases, bylines in media, and investor newsletters
• Handle day-to-day PR work such as quote review, media inquiries, and supervision of media during interviews of firm employees
• Manage online presence including external-facing firm web site content and social media
• Create, review, and edit scripts for video presentations, media interviews, and investor presentations
• Maintain CRM system for media
Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience as a content writer at a public relations firm or a current reporter; financial services industry experience strongly preferred
• Ability to deliver and write with short deadlines; quick turnaround is a must
• Dallas location/relocation is a must.
• Because of the complex nature of the firm’s investment strategies, this individual is expected to have strong conceptual and analytical skills, ideally with knowledge of credit and structured products
• Excellent communication skills and ability to function well as part of a team
• BA/BS or related business degree from a well-regarded institution, MBA a plus
• The successful candidate must have a strong sense of pride, passion, ownership and personal accountability
Compensation Benefits:
Highland offers a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus based on performance. Highland has an industry leading health insurance plan with no premiums or deductibles. Highland’s talented professionals share a passion for excellence, commitment to team work and pride based on the firm’s track record in the alternative investment industry. Highland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.