Investor Relations Director

This is a Full Time Job

The Investor Relations Director reports to the SVP of Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations of an entrepreneurial and vibrant entertainment company with nearly $500M in revenue.

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the further development of a world class Investor Relations program. This includes building and maintaining excellent relationships with the financial community and, through effective communication, enhancing awareness of the company’s strategy, operations, performance and customers. The position will also serve as a thoughtful conduit for investor feedback, industry/competitor information and other shareholder related concerns to senior management/Board.

Responsibilities:


Prepare quarterly earnings materials:

* Manage preparation/review of quarterly earnings materials, including management scripts, website presentation and key metrics
* Understand business drivers and perform ad hoc analysis to illustrate results
* Assist in preparing support materials for executives and IR/Finance team
* Update and publish earnings advisory; set-up earnings conference call; update website with related communication

Manage IR marketing initiatives and financial community communication:

* Build, manage and maintain Company relationships with financial community, including existing and targeted prospective analysts and investors
* Develop and execute roadmap for using social media in IR
* Design and maintain calendar of 1x1 investor meetings, conferences and investor days
* Create presentation materials for all IR marketing initiative
* Maintain database of investor contacts and track marketing activities
* Design materials for WWE management and Board regarding changes in ownership, investor perception and other shareholder related feedback/concerns
* Partner with various internal teams (including Finance, Public Relations, Marketing and Legal) to maintain/increase presence in financial media and ensure consistent messaging
* Update and periodically review investor section of website
* Respond to investor inquires via telephone/e-mail

Perform analysis related to WWE, its peer group and industry:

* Monitor analyst estimates and research reports
* Prepare WWE valuation models and conduct peer analysis
* Enhance management/ Board reporting on WWE Stock
* Develop knowledge of competitors and industry through various research reports, economic publications and industry studies

General:

* Participate in other special projects to support the Company’s finance team
* Some traveling may be needed

Qualifications:


* 7+ years of relevant work experience in a public company – IR experience is a big plus
* Possess working knowledge of SEC rules especially Reg FD (Fair Disclosure)
* Bachelors degree, preferably in finance or business, is required; an MBA in Finance or related field is highly desirable
* Capital markets and corporate finance acumen; strong understanding of financial community and its workings – both sell-side and buy-side
* Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills
* Outstanding interpersonal and customer service abilities; possess high level of integrity
* Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
* Solid work ethic and team player with demonstrated leadership abilities
* Energy and drive to work in an independent and proactive manner
* Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines as needed
* High level of organizational skills and attention to detail
* Proficient with MS Office – PowerPoint, Excel and Word