Public Relations and Media Advisor

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.

Job Description

As a valued contributor to our Public Relations team, you will advise team members on designing and implementing all aspects of Fannie Mae's media and public relations policies, objectives, and initiatives. You will work on issues that affect millions of homeowners and renters across the United States. THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Public Relations and Media Advisor role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities: Lead and drive development of communications strategies, including corporate narrative, audience insights and channel strategies. Draft and edit written communications, including press releases, media statements, talking points, briefing memos, and other supporting materials for media outreach. Develop media planning and strategy. Prepare summaries of media coverage/activity for key stakeholders. Establish relationships within Communications and Public Affairs and leaders throughout the company to help provide effective solutions to business needs. May supervise junior resources, including workload balancing and career development. Manage media relations, announcements, editorial placement, and speaking opportunities. Evaluate, vet, and authorize various forms of communication regarding Fannie Mae for release to the public and/or media. Develop unique solutions and work to expand understanding of the organization's business, performance, and strategy. Evaluate current processes and make recommendations for process changes, then work according to new guidelines or structure. Work independently. Anticipate client needs and make recommendations for solutions. THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Minimum Required Experiences 6 years related experience in public relations, media relations, or consulting with demonstrated experience engaging reactively and proactively with media outlets and reporters. Experience managing issues, crises, and business continuity, and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. Experience as an on-the-record spokesperson who responds to media inquiries in a timely fashion. Experience working with print or broadcast media. Excellent news release, FAQ/talking points, and social media writing skills with experience developing engaging content. Demonstrated experience writing external and internal communications plans for initiatives, media campaigns, products/programs, senior executive speaking platforms, etc. Experience driving positive media coverage of corporate priorities, products, and services. Experience monitoring media coverage and social media, media coverage evaluation and analysis, and managing media lists. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a broad range of internal clients and constituencies; strong analytical and organizational skills, and strong influencing, strategic thinking, and consulting skills. Adept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completion. Strong relationship management skills, including managing and engaging stakeholders and working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to achieve a common goal. Demonstrates independent thinking and solid decision-making skills. Uses good judgement when handling assignments, solving problems, addressing challenges. Is self-directed and accountable. Desired Experiences Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Degree in English, Journalism, and/or Communications is strongly preferred. Communications or PR experience in financial services, the mortgage industry, or related industries is a plus. External Communications – Communications Strategy - Advisor Target Pay Range: $123,000 - $161,000 a year Qualifications Education: Bachelor's Level Degree (Required) The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers. For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote. Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form. The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here. Requisition compensation: 123000 to 161000 Tackle America’s biggest housing challenges using the latest technology and AI, while collaborating with experts in their fields. Join our energizing environment—you’re invited to apply. Join our talent community to be the first to hear about happenings at Fannie Mae and share your experience to hear about potential job opportunities for you. As a Fortune 25 company, Fannie Mae expands access to housing across America. Powered by the latest tech and AI, our innovative products and services drive the mortgage industry forward. We believe that prioritizing our people’s growth and success is essential to achieving our business goals and fulfilling our purpose. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job