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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Corporate Affairs to join our Corporate Affairs organization.

Responsibilities:

• Help develop and execute paid, earned (national focus), social and owned media strategies that enhance and protect the reputation of the firm and advance the firm's strategic priorities
• Develop and execute media strategies aligned to several industries, such as Banking and Insurance, working with other senior associates and directors
• Create high-impact content in support of business priorities through a variety of media, including social media, video, infographics, and written communications​/byline articles; Inform and create thought leadership to support business and media goals
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, including KPMG leaders in corporate functions as well as sector leaders in the market
• Develop and maintain productive, collaborative relationships, and proactively support other team members and projects; serve as connection point on the team and with key stakeholders to ensure awareness of programs, deliverables, and results​
• Work with data and analytics to glean actionable insights and drive meaningful outcomes; act as an avid consumer of traditional news and social media, bringing external trends and case studies into communications​

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent experience working in communications​
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred
• Proven technical aptitude and critical thinking; knowledge of Microsoft Office and measurement tools​; in-depth knowledge of and experience using internal and external communications channels including social and digital media; agency and national media outreach experience a plus​
• Ability to effectively collaborate and interact with individuals at all levels across an organization, including senior leadership; knowledge of media landscape; some knowledge of the business and competitive environment​
• Strong writing and project management skills; proactive team player and self-starter who exercises independent judgment and discretion​
• Ability to thrive, multi-task, and be flexible in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

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