Job Description

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing \xe2\x80\x93 delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 9,500 employees working in 30 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 155 countries. For more than 75 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

What is the Corporate Communications Analyst \xe2\x80\x93 Global Strategic Services & Executive Communications group responsible for?

Assist the global Corporate Communications team with gathering, formatting and distributing press mentions on a daily basis to executive distribution list, as well as producing quarterly, yearly and ad hoc reports and summaries on media coverage and global media program initiatives. Assist Sr. Corp Comm Analyst with creating metrics reports and summaries on a quarterly, yearly and ad hoc basis.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Corporate Communications Analyst?

Franklin Templeton Media Coverage:

Gather company and product media coverage for daily executive newsletter:

Conduct daily searches for media coverage using Google News, media monitoring vendor sites, paid subscription sites and alerts from various media outlets

Incorporate input from the PR team around the globe

Format and input media content into \xe2\x80\x9cIn The News\xe2\x80\x9d database

Email the incoming media coverage to appropriate Corporate Communications staff

Assist global PR team with uploading media coverage to department SharePoint sites.

Monitor for press coverage related to \xe2\x80\x98hot topics\xe2\x80\x99 and flag PR team as needed

Regularly audit and update our media monitoring sites with appropriate key search terms (Dow Jones Factiva, Signal, Onclusive, etc.)

Tracking & Analytics:

Create and update large media synopses and press centers (MS Word & Excel)

Create and update multiple department trackers (SharePoint, Excel)

Track multiple PR initiatives in \xe2\x80\x9cIn The News\xe2\x80\x9d database (MS SharePoint)

Metrics Reporting:

Audit and optimize data preprocessing query sets on Power Query

Produce quarterly, yearly and ad hoc reports on media coverage (MS PowerPoint, Power BI dashboard)

Produce metrics data upon request

Compile blog report for Social Media team upon request (MS Excel)

General Admin/Additional Assistance to Global Corporate Communications team:

Format \xe2\x80\x9cAir Time\xe2\x80\x9d announcements for TV & Web appearances for global PR team

Update TV & Web Appearances page on Passport with upcoming TV appearance information

Create internal process documents.

Update department distribution lists

Compile biweekly media synopsis for the board of directors (MS Word)

Attend company and department meetings.

Organize and conduct biweekly team meetings.

Assist global team various on ad hoc requests.

Additional Assistance for Corp Comm-APAC team:

Track APAC team budget

Compliance checklist

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be Successful?

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and 1+ years work experience in financial services industry

Master of Business Administration and 2-3 years of experience in financial services industry

Basic understanding of the financial services industry. Prior experience in the industry a plus.

Knowledge of online searching techniques and search engines.

Experience working with news aggregators, online databases, social media, RSS and other Internet-based information tools and applications.

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Experience / basic knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is preferred.

Experience working with a global workforce.

Detail oriented.

Excellent communication skills. Fluent in English, both verbal and writing.

Good analytical skills

Ability to work both as a part of a global team and independently without close supervision.

Ability to learn fast and adapt to change.

Ability to build relationships with employees at all levels.

Ability to update procedures.

Ability to work a late shift (3:30pm-12:30am IST \xe2\x80\x93 additional allowance provided for working a late shift).

Ability to identify relevant press coverage that may be of interest to the company or may spark client concern.

Ability to work under limited direction.

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

What makes Franklin Templeton Investments unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of \xe2\x80\x94the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee\xe2\x80\x99s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees\xe2\x80\x99 families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

\xe2\x80\x9cLocation specific benefits\xe2\x80\x9d as mentioned below

• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite you to visit us at to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.

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