Sr Communications Manager -Retail and Small Business Banking

Company: SunTrust Banks
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply button at the top or bottom of this page. You'll be required to create an account or sign in to an existing one.If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).Regular or Temporary:RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)Work Shift:1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:Experienced communications professional will join a major expansion of the Retail and Small Business Banking communications team. Collaborates with mortgage, direct-to-consumer lending, and payments business leaders with a focus on external communications to provide strategic counsel; earned and owned media campaigns; reputational risk management; teammate communications and engagement; storytelling; crisis communications, and social media.

Truist Retail and Small Business Banking is a dynamic, multi-faceted business with more than 23,000 teammates who deliver caring and distinctive client banking experiences through online and mobile banking; client journey rooms at the Truist Innovation and Technology Center in Charlotte; client experience strategy; consumer lending and payments; small business; corporate marketing; Premier banking; mortgage; and our 2,100 community banking branches, 12 contact care centers, and more than 3,000 ATMs across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Texas.

**HYBRID Position can be located at our Charlotte Corporate Office or HUB Locations - Atlanta, Richmond, VA, or Raleigh, NC.****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Develop and execute internal and external communications strategy for a business segment.
2. Develop proactive public relations to obtain positive media mentions on Truist products, services and purpose; leadership message development; spokesperson training; issues management; and internal communications at the segment level.
3. Serve as the primary point of contact for line of business and function leaders.
4. Provide communications counsel to lines of business on product introductions and certain client-facing messages.
5. Counsel social media team on key issues.
6. Maintain Corporate Communications policy.
7. Plan content/messaging and graphics/videos for town halls, conferences, speaking engagements and events.
8. Provides formal or informal leadership to others and serves as a resource on complex solutions.
9. Drives the achievement of client, operational, project, service, and risk management objectives.
10. Create positive news to build the company's brand, advance our purpose, and promote our solutions and services.
11. Forge relationships with business leaders to gain knowledge, align communications objectives and goals with the business, and serve as a trusted consultative partner.QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and related training
2. 7-10 years of progressive and related experience
3. Proven leader and demonstrated team player with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, listening and management skills; ability to successfully interact with people at all levels of the organization and counsel, negotiate, influence and inspire
4. Proven project management ability including managing the conceptualization and execution of multiple large, complex projects along with capability to make rational decisions under pressure
5. Strong, well-rounded communications skills including writing/editing, project management, publicity, and news judgment
6. Ability to exercise judgment in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of business objectives and priorities
7. Knowledge of the industry's competitive landscape and an understanding of the market and regulatory factors that affect our businessPreferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or English
2. Experience in Financial Services industry, or agency experienceOTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONSSitting
Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)
Standing
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Walking
Occasionally (Less than 25% of the time)
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to work standard office equipment, including PC keyboard and mouse, copy/fax machines, and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled, including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Minimal and up to 10%General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truists generous benefit plans, please visit . Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truists defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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