Full-Time

Senior PR and Communications Associate

Posted on 8/13/2024

Vestwell

Vestwell

201-500 employees

Digital platform for modern retirement plans

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$75k - $80kAnnually

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Remote-hybrid office policy; employees are welcome at the office in midtown Manhattan.

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 provides a digital platform that simplifies the management of retirement plans for businesses and their employees. Employers benefit from streamlined onboarding and vendor oversight, while employees enjoy customizable investment options and a user-friendly interface to manage their savings. Unlike competitors, Vestwell offers a comprehensive suite of services with transparent pricing, addressing common challenges in retirement planning through technology. The company's goal is to transform the retirement planning process, making it more efficient and accessible.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$231M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

1%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with TIAA introduces a lifetime income solution by 2025.
  • Collaboration with Netchex simplifies 401k offerings for businesses.
  • Raised $125 million in Series D funding to expand product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from state-sponsored auto-IRA programs.
  • Complex regulations may challenge the success of Netchex 401k partnership.
  • Rising demand for customized retirement guidance may require service enhancements.

What makes Vestwell unique

  • Vestwell offers a comprehensive digital platform for retirement plan management.
  • The company provides fiduciary investment management services to limit employer liability.
  • Vestwell's platform integrates with HR functions for seamless benefits management.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

INACTIVE