Communications Strategist

As a Communications Strategist at Vanguard, you will join a highly respected Corporate Communications team that serves as trusted advisors to senior leaders across the enterprise. In this role, you will support communications for Vanguard Investor Choice – a program empowering equity index fund investors with a more direct voice in proxy voting. You will develop and execute integrated communications strategies and serve as a trusted advisor and spokesperson on Investor Choice. As a mid-level strategist, you will independently lead workstreams while partnering closely with senior leaders. What you'll do: Support the Investor Choice communications strategy and execution, with a focus on driving awareness, education and ultimately participation across key audiences. Translate a topic with limited investor familiarity into action, helping investors understand proxy voting, why it matters, and how they can participate. Serve as a strategic communications advisor to business partners, offering actionable recommendations and helping shape messaging and approach for key initiatives. Act as a spokesperson on Investor Choice, supporting media and stakeholder engagement while proactively managing reputational risk. Build and maintain relationships with journalists, industry influencers, and business partners to shape narratives and secure impactful coverage. Develop high-impact communications materials, including press releases, executive briefings and FAQs ensuring consistency and alignment to Vanguard’s voice and positioning. Monitor regulatory, policy, and industry developments related to proxy voting and proxy choice programs, identifying risks, opportunities, and emerging narratives. Collaborate across Corporate Communications, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and business teams to ensure coordinated, enterprise-aligned communications. Who we're looking for: Experience serving as a spokesperson and managing media inquiries strongly preferred. Ability to connect strategy to behavior change, translating awareness into participation and sustained engagement Experience advising senior stakeholders in fast-paced, high-visibility environments Sound judgment in balancing risk, reputation, and business priorities – particularly in sensitive situations Demonstrated ability to build relationships with media Experience using data and insights to measure impact and refine communications strategies Ability to operate in ambiguity, helping shape the narrative around an evolving, innovative program Qualifications Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field strongly preferred. Minimum of five years’ related work experience, including financial services communications, media relations, or asset management. Additional information: This is a hybrid position based in Malvern, PA, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.