Director - Enterprise Communications

Golden 1 Credit Union•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a warm, thoughtful communications leader to serve as Director - Enterprise Communications. This role is responsible for turning complex details into clear, compelling stories that contribute to a positive employee experience, helping people feel informed, connected, and part of something meaningful. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to Golden 1’s purpose. This individual will be a strong writer, skilled editor, trusted advisor, and people-first leader who balances big-picture strategy with the details of execution. They will build trusted relationships, listen actively, stay nimble, bring calm and clarity to change, calibrate messages and channels, guide leaders, and welcome feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field required
10+ years of experience in communications, marketing, and/or corporate affairs, with demonstrated success developing and managing communications programs required
Demonstrated expertise in building trusted partnerships, relationships, and teams across the organization required
Skilled in developing and executing communications campaigns, programs, and change communications strategies required
5+ years of direct management and/or supervisory experience and enterprise-minded strategic planning experience required

Responsibilities

Serve on the department leadership team and partner across functions to develop and execute an integrated enterprise communications strategy.
Develop, manage, and evaluate communications strategies that advance Golden 1’s Mission, Vision, culture, and strategic priorities.
Establish and track measures that connect enterprise communications efforts to employee engagement and organizational performance.
Represent the employee voice to leadership and reflect employee needs in communications planning and messaging.
Support the VP, Enterprise Communications, in advising executive and senior leaders on communication needs, internal presence, and messages that support project and business goals.
Maintain visibility across enterprise initiatives to identify opportunities to leverage, improve, and innovate internal communications.
Partner with peers to develop strategies and execute communications for HR and Learning & Organizational Development programs.
Oversee and optimize employee communications across traditional and multimedia channels to keep employees informed and engaged.
Develop and execute communications that reinforce Golden 1’s culture and Core Values.
Provide sound counsel to executive and senior leaders during change, crisis, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Manage intranet content and ensure materials align with enterprise priorities and communication strategy.
Prioritize communication requests, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Support the VP, Enterprise Communications, with annual and ongoing strategy, budgeting, planning, coordination, and program implementation.
Develop and manage relationships with external vendors.
Maintain knowledge of applicable state and federal credit union regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering requirements relevant to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Understand regulatory requirements and role-related risks; maintain controls that support the Credit Union’s risk appetite, operational integrity, and compliance obligations.