As a Communications Manager in Commercial Banking, you will work with senior leaders and bankers as well as cross-functionally across Communications, Marketing and other internal partners to drive end-to-end strategy and execution to support strategic priorities. You will report to the head of Communications for MMBSI and will be joining a team that values partnership, flexibility, an ownership mindset and commitment to excellence.
Job responsibilities
- Develop and execute a high-impact communications strategy and program that is aligned with the business’s goals
- Build relationships with senior leaders and key internal partners to understand and anticipate communications needs
- Initiate and manage communications projects that further the business’s brand reputation, e.g. key announcements, PR campaigns, surveys, thought leadership content, messaging, client stories, etc.
- Increase visibility for the business, its capabilities and spokespeople through strategic media relations, and build and maintain relationships with targeted national, trade and local media
- Identify creative storytelling opportunities that humanize the business and its leaders and showcase its expertise, people and successes
- Create communications assets and content that support key priorities, including press releases, messaging, talking points, thought leadership content and award submissions
- Collaborate cross-functionally across the broader Communications and Marketing organization to contribute to integrated campaigns and partner on executive communications, employee engagement, social media, content development, events, client stories, etc.
- Track and measure results to showcase business impact
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- 7+ years of experience in corporate communications and media relations, with proven ability to develop strong relationships with the media
- Relevant experience in financial services and/or business-to-business communications
- Ability to effectively develop and execute on high impact communications strategies with a creative approach to storytelling
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong executive presence and ability to build trust with key partners and stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail
- Analytical and strategic thinker exhibiting good judgement
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, navigating matrixed organizations
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to pursue shared goals and drive impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment