Communications Manager - Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking

U.S. Bank•Charlotte, NC

1d•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 serves as a strategic communications advisor to business leaders, builds relationships with national and trade media, and provides internal communications support to the head of the area. The role is an individual contributor on the Wealth, Corporate, Commercial and Institutional Banking (WCIB) communications team within Public Affairs and Communications. In addition to supporting capital markets, the manager 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 to develop integrated storytelling opportunities. The role provides expert communications consultation and develops media plans for product launches, as well as proactive and reactive media relations related to market trends, thought leadership, and other aspects of these complex businesses. The manager collaborates with stakeholders to develop multifaceted communications plans that may include internal and cross-enterprise storytelling, social media amplification, speaking engagements, thought leadership, and content on U.S. Bank’s owned media platforms. The position requires working from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least 10 years of experience in communications activities.
At least 2 years of management experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work from a U.S. Bank location three or more days per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and executing clear communications strategies that help a company achieve its objectives.
Demonstrated success supporting communications for capital markets, corporate banking, or other institutional financial services businesses.
Expertise in media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership.
A strong network of financial and business media contacts.
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 complex industries.
Comfort operating in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Commitment to acting with ethics and integrity.
Experience managing an outside public relations agency.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated communications and media relations strategies for capital markets and institutional financial services businesses.
Provide 360-degree external communications support, including plan development, content creation, tactical implementation, executive coaching, media training, interview staffing, and tracking and reporting results.
Conduct proactive and reactive media relations and develop pitch ideas based on industry and market topics and trends.
Monitor internal and external events and developments that affect U.S. Bank and identify opportunities to increase the organization’s positive visibility.
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 WCIB communications leader on media relations and selected external communications for the vice chair and head of WCIB.
Lead communications for research initiatives, including the CFO Survey.
Partner with central Public Affairs and Communications on major events that may involve media interaction, including staffing changes, leadership changes, and major initiatives.
Work with a public relations agency on selected efforts and build direct relationships with key reporters.
Collaborate with social media partners and communications peers in other business areas to connect aligned storytelling opportunities.
Support spokespeople and leaders at external events, including preparing remarks and providing event staffing.
Develop multifaceted communications plans that may include internal and cross-enterprise storytelling, social media amplification, speaking engagements, thought leadership, and U.S. Bank owned-media content.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
Basic term and optional term life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
Paid vacation, from 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 plan.
Pension, subject to eligibility requirements.