Capital One Principal Associate Communications - Horizontal 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

523335001

Principal Associate, Communications - Horizontal Executive Communications (Hybrid)

We’re also looking for fresh ideas on how to enhance connective storytelling across the Card organization that promotes associate engagement and drives value for the business. You will be responsible for evaluating opportunities, driving end-to-end communications projects and campaigns, and preparing content for internal audiences. You should be knowledgeable in providing communications counsel that is backed by channel metrics and associate feedback, comfortable and well-versed in speaking to leadership teams, and willing to partner with HR, chiefs of staff, and other stakeholders to most effectively drive communications. Judgment, results focus, and problem solving are your superpowers. At your core, you care about our associates and want to foster an organizational culture that inspires and empowers our people.

In your work, you will partner closely with:

• Our Executive Communicators to support their communications strategies for the Card Leadership Team, building in your own enhancements and amplifying the stories you’ll capture and share to even greater levels across Capital One

• Our Creative & Design team to help elevate our stories and campaigns through digital and multimedia platforms

• Numerous Card stakeholder teams including Chiefs of Staff, HR and others to better understand the communication needs of our associates so that you can curate the most appropriate content and stories for them

You will have the opportunity to frequently see your work showcased to an internal audience of more than 15,000 associates while working side-by-side with smart, talented people who will challenge you to grow and excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and implement communications campaigns and strategies that connect our associates to the future of Card

• Provide end-to-end management of events from ideation through production, including executive meetings, virtual town halls, speaking engagements and special events.

• Work side-by-side with Executive Communicators to deliver necessary support, giving them leverage and providing you the opportunity to drive transformational results

• Partner with Chief of Staff, HR, local teams, and others to drive a monthly process for collecting records, milestones and accomplishments across the business.

• Draft communications, news stories and other communications to support the Card Leadership Team

• Determine the most appropriate storytelling medium for stories and then supporting their creation through to publishing

• Plan and prepare effective and engaging internal communications that educate, inform, connect with and inspire leaders and associates

• Evaluate performance of communications based on metrics and other leading key performance indicators; recommend refinements to communications strategies, messaging and feedback mechanisms, as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

• Experience with project and/or process management

• Strong writing and story-telling skills with sound editorial judgment

• The ability to distill complex content into clear, concise and engaging communications

• Proficient at creating communication cascades within matrixed organizations

• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

• Outstanding time management and organizational skills, with an ability to consistently execute multiple, and sometimes competing, activities and complex projects to high quality conclusion, on-time, and within budget

• A track record of consistently acting with urgency as needed

• Strong customer-orientation and proven track record of collaborative work relationships

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

• At least 3 years of experience as a communications specialist or journalist

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Marketing, English or Journalism

• 4+ years of experience as a communications specialist

McLean, VA: $102,700 - $117,200 for Principal Communications Assoc Richmond, VA: $93,400 - $106,600 for Principal Communications AssocThis role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

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