Director, External Communications

ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute proactive media strategies that elevate Cantor Fitzgerald's business profile across financial, business, and market-focused outletsManaging communications across a wide range of topics, including new products/services, business initiatives, new hires, philanthropic initiatives, etc. to support the firm's reputation, employee engagement objectives, culture and business goalsServe as a primary point of contact for top-tier media, managing inbound inquiries and driving outbound storytellingPrepare executives for public appearances with concise, market-ready talking points and briefing materialsSupport communications around sensitive issues and reputational matters in close coordination with internal partnersDevelop media strategies that highlight market insights, firm perspectives, and executive thought leadershipSupporting media monitoring, measurement and analyzing the firm's coverage and activitiesQualificationsBachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, or Communications10+ years of experience in public relations/corporate communications, with demonstrated success in media relations, ideally within financial services or capital marketsExceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex topics clearly and quicklyDemonstrated expertise in social and digital platformsAbility to effectively collaborate and work with stakeholders at all levels across an organization, including senior leadershipEntrepreneurial with robust project management to multi-task and be flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment