Communications Associate

Communications and Media Associate

Lazard, one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, is seeking a talented, driven, and ambitious communications and media specialist to join our global communications team as an Associate.   

The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping shape our communications strategy, our social media and assisting in taking Lazard’s digital media presence to the next level.  

In this position, you’ll be part of a small but global team driving the communications agenda for one the world’s most respected and innovative financial institutions, working closely with Lazard’s senior leadership around the world, as well as print, digital and broadcast journalists.

You’ll be responsible for the tal media campaigns and website content, both for internal and external audiences.

This role calls for a digital native possessing sophdistribution of press releases, daily monitoring, and reporting for all media coverage of Lazard around the world. You will also contribute to digiisticated social media skills and who is capable of driving Lazard’s digital media presence across LinkedIn, Twitter and Lazard.com.

Experience and knowledge of search engine optimization, writing for an online audience and familiarity with online analytics to measure the effectiveness of Lazard’s online engagement are essential.

You’ll requires creativity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and rigorous attention to detail. You must be highly organized, collaborative, work to and hit tight deadlines, and be familiar with digital communications platforms. The position requires the highest levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, editing, supplementing, and approving Lazard’s daily media coverage summary
• Distribution of press releases for Lazard Corporate, Financial Advisory and Asset Management
• Coordinating our various outreach campaigns, including developing communications plans
• Serving as a liaison with journalists, including handling incoming media requests, arranging interviews with Lazard spokespeople, and sitting in on interviews
• Developing communications around Lazard’s DEI initiatives and our affinity groups for Lazard employees, such as military veterans and minority groups
• In-depth involvement in Lazard’s communications plans to support the firm’s ESG agenda and environmental efforts
• Gathering, editing, and writing copy for internal newsletters, including for the Lazard Alumni Network
• Working with A/V, IT, and events personnel to coordinate internal webcasts and Town Hall events, including managing bookings in the Lazard Studio and prepping speakers
• Maintaining our media and speaker bureau databases
• Supporting our social and digital media efforts

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience working in prior communications, marketing, or media roles
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience working with journalists (print, broadcast and online)
• Expertise in social media across LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social channels
• Experience writing for a variety of audiences as well as for both online and print
• Strong interest in banking and financial services, particularly M&A and restructuring (prior experience in financial services is a plus)
• Ability to multi-task on a small team and contribute to a positive team culture

About Lazard

Lazard, one of the world's preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms, operates from 43 cities across 27 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Central and South America. With origins dating to 1848, the firm provides advice on mergers and acquisitions, strategic matters, restructuring and capital structure, capital raising and corporate finance, as well as asset management services to corporations, partnerships, institutions, governments and individuals. For more information on Lazard, please visit www.lazard.com.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lazard

Lazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages | Robust health coverage, including non-traditional services such as Lasik eye surgery and egg freezing and storage | Annual Firm HSA contributions| annual credit for waiving medical coverage | LGBTQAI healthcare concierge |401(k) Plan and Firm matching contributions | After-tax 401(k) contribution option with Roth-in-Plan Conversion | Annual wellness reimbursement |Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave | Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement |Back-up child and elder care services | Tuition Reimbursement | Resource Networks| Remote Flexibility