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Full-Time

Senior PR and Communications Associate

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Vestwell

Vestwell

201-500 employees

Digital platform for modern retirement plans

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$75k - $80kAnnually

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Editing & Proofreading
Content & Writing
Copywriting
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of PR and communications experience. Strong preference for experience in the financial services industry.
  • Strong writing, editing, grammar, and interpersonal skills. Ability to craft, prepare, and execute writing assignments (pitches, project narratives, bylines) under tight deadlines
  • Capable of working collaboratively across multiple teams
  • Prior agency experience a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-oriented environment and meet deadlines under tight time constraints
  • Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented
Responsibilities
  • Increase brand awareness through corporate and product-focused PR initiatives.
  • Work cross-functionally to develop and create unique story angles, positioning Vestwell as a thought leader in the savings industry.
  • Research, write, and develop communications materials across various platforms, including but not limited to press releases, bylines, media talking points, blog posts, and more.
  • Research and coordinate executive speaking engagements as well as corporate award submissions.
  • Measure, monitor, and build comprehensive outcomes reporting across PR campaigns.

Vestwell modernizes retirement plans for businesses and their employees through a digital platform that simplifies plan management. Employers benefit from fast onboarding, vendor oversight, and fiduciary investment management services, which reduce administrative burdens and liability. Employees can customize their investment options and easily monitor their plans using a user-friendly interface. Vestwell's goal is to leverage technology to transform retirement planning by providing a comprehensive suite of services with transparent pricing.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$289.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

58%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $125 million Series D funding round, led by Lightspeed, provides significant capital for expansion and innovation.
  • Vestwell's collaboration with Netchex and Alera Group demonstrates its ability to form strategic partnerships that can drive growth and market penetration.
  • The platform's user-friendly interface and customizable investment options make it attractive to a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in fintech and retirement planning is intense, with numerous players vying for market share.
  • Regulatory changes in the financial services industry could impact Vestwell's operations and require costly adjustments.

What makes Vestwell unique

  • Vestwell's focus on modernizing retirement plans through a comprehensive digital platform sets it apart from traditional financial service providers.
  • The company's integrated approach, offering everything from onboarding to compliance under one roof, simplifies the retirement planning process for both employers and employees.
  • Partnerships with companies like Netchex and Alera Group enhance Vestwell's reach and credibility in the market.