Senior Strategic and Executive Engagement Communications

Freddie Mac•McLean, VA

About The Position

At Freddie Mac, you’ll do important work that supports our mission to make home possible for millions of families. We’re seeking a talented Strategic and Executive Engagement Manager to serve as a writer for executive and internal communications. In this pivotal role, you’ll partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to craft compelling, strategic messaging that informs, inspires, and engages stakeholders and Freddie Mac employees. This role will be responsible for shaping Freddie Mac’s voice, telling our story, and fostering a culture of transparency and engagement. You'll deliver impactful communications that support business priorities and connect our people to our purpose.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.
5+ years of experience in executive and internal communications, with a strong portfolio of writing for senior leaders.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging communications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Proven experience advising and partnering with executives in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Financial services or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
Strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and purpose-driven communications.
Confident communicator who can influence and build trust with senior leaders.
Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Develop executive communication strategies that support business objectives, build brand authority and customer engagement.
Support executive communications, including talking points, thought leadership, social media content and internal communications.
Maintain divisional key messages and brand portal updates.
Own the speaker bureau process including bio and headshot updates and speaker training coordination.
Develop and execute internal communication strategies that drive employee engagement, alignment, and understanding of Freddie Mac’s mission, values, and business objectives.
Manage internal communications such as newsletters, emails, onsite or virtual meetings, intranet updates etc.
Plan and collaborate with omnichannel leads to develop executive content in support of campaign activity.
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver clear, concise, and compelling content for a variety of channels (intranet, email, video scripts, newsletters, and more).
Measure and report on communication effectiveness, using insights to continually improve strategies and content.