Communications Manager - Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking

U.S. Bank•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$126,820 - $149,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Manager develops and executes integrated communications and media relations strategies for U.S. Bank’s capital markets businesses, including fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, debt capital markets, trading, and other institutional financial services. This individual contributor role on the Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (WCIB) communications team within Public Affairs and Communications serves as a strategic communications advisor to business leaders, builds relationships with national and trade media, and supports internal communications for the head of the area. The manager also partners with the WCIB communications leader on media relations and selected external communications for the vice chair and head of WCIB, leads communications for research initiatives such as the CFO Survey, and collaborates across the organization on integrated storytelling. The work includes communications consultation, media plans for product launches, proactive and reactive media relations, and multifaceted plans involving internal and cross-enterprise storytelling, social media, speaking engagements, thought leadership, and U.S. Bank-owned media platforms. The role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week. The listed pay range is $126,820 to $149,200, and the actual range may vary depending on location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Ten or more years of experience in communications activities.
Two or more years of management experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and executing clear communications strategies that help a company achieve its objectives.
Successful communications experience supporting capital markets, corporate banking, or other institutional financial services businesses, including media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership.
A strong network of financial and business media contacts and experience positioning market-facing executives and subject matter experts on capital markets, economic trends, and institutional banking issues.
A contemporary, creative approach to communications strategy.
Leadership skills, diplomacy, and the ability to gain buy-in from diverse teams.
Experience working with reporters in a complex industry.
Comfort operating in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to ethics and integrity in representing U.S. Bank.
Experience managing an outside PR agency.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute 360-degree external communications, including strategy development, content creation, tactical implementation, executive coaching, media training, interview staffing, and results tracking and reporting.
Conduct proactive and reactive media relations and develop pitch ideas based on industry and market topics and trends.
Monitor internal and external developments affecting U.S. Bank and identify opportunities to increase positive visibility for the organization.
Provide executives and other spokespeople with communications guidance related to business-line priorities and objectives.
Implement communications strategies for complex business lines to build U.S. Bank’s reputation and increase awareness of its capabilities.
Partner with the central Public Affairs and Communications team on major events that may involve media interaction, including staffing changes, business-line moves, new leaders, and major initiatives.
Partner with an external PR agency on selected efforts and build direct relationships with key reporters.
Collaborate with social media partners.
Support spokespeople and leaders at external events, including preparing speaking remarks and providing event staffing.
Collaborate with communications peers in other business areas to identify aligned storytelling opportunities.
Develop media plans for product launches and communications for capital markets, institutional financial services, and related business areas.
Lead communications for research initiatives such as the CFO Survey and support selected external communications for the vice chair and head of WCIB.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
Paid vacation of two to five weeks, depending on salary grade and tenure.
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
Adoption assistance.
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Incentive and recognition programs.
Equity stock purchase.
Pension.