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The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of September 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for a talented Corporate Communications professional who is creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented to join our Corporate Communications team based in the firm’s office in Hyderabad. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with groups across the firm, develop strategic communication solutions, and contribute to enhancing the firm’s external and internal messaging. As a Corporate Communications professional, you will be part of a dynamic, collegial, and inclusive working environment. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: In this role, you will work on a wide range of communication initiatives to support the firm’s external and internal branding efforts. You will design and implement comprehensive employer branding campaigns to attract top talent and reinforce the firm’s reputation as an employer of choice. You will also develop and manage employee advocacy programs to amplify the employer brand through authentic employee stories via suitable channels. Additionally, you will manage relationships with branding and design vendor-partners to ensure they align with the firm’s branding goals and design guidelines. You will work with various stakeholders across the firm to identify suitable events for sponsorship and participation, ensuring alignment with strategic employer branding goals. Furthermore, you will help organize both internal and external events, ensuring that all materials and branding assets are in line with the firm’s branding strategy. You will develop compelling content for external branding initiatives, including drafting materials for campus branding, leadership speeches, newsletters, press releases, social media, and other communication channels. You will also support internal communications and branding efforts as needed, ensuring consistency in core messages and communication touchpoints. Finally, you will write, edit, and review complex documents such as business proposals, detailed reports, and comprehensive communication assets that support the firm’s business communication objectives. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field is required, along with 7-10 years of professional experience in corporate communications or a related field The ability to take initiative and be curious Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a knack for project management, demonstrated technical prowess, impressive writing sensibilities, and a rigorous and proactive work ethic High organization skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to advance multiple projects with varying deadlines simultaneously and can work in a collaborative, collegial team environment Experience with employer branding tools and platforms, such as LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Glassdoor, and others Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms, and basic graphic design skills Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/MgCCDec24 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less
