AVP, Corporate Communications & Brand Storytelling

Synchrony; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony, a leading consumer financial services company, is seeking an AVP of Corporate Communications to strengthen brand reputation through high-impact, written and media programs. You will lead external communications across the U.S.

hubs and employee markets, guide executive messaging, and collaborate with Legal, Brand, HR and media partners. Based in the New York Metro Area / Stamford, CT, the role offers flexible/hybrid work with occasional travel for engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, PR, journalism or related field plus 8+ years in media relations, PR, corporate communications or a PR agency.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills with ability to craft clear, engaging stories.
• Experience creating media pitches, executive briefings and multimedia content, and supporting executive visibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with External Affairs, Brand, HR, Corporate Responsibility and partners to build communications strategies that support priorities and strengthen brand.
• Create high-impact content including social-first stories, pitches, press materials and executive materials.
• Find and place positive stories about culture, leaders, and employee programs across media.
• Build relationships with regional media and serve as a contact for opportunities.
• Prepare senior leaders for interviews and external events with messaging and talking points.
• Track editorial calendars, speaking opportunities and awards tied to talent and culture.
• Lead external communications across U.S. hubs and employee markets with locally relevant stories.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Corporate communications

Storytelling

Writing

Editing

Media pitching

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Synchrony, a leading consumer financial services company, is seeking an AVP of Corporate Communications to strengthen brand reputation through high-impact, written and media programs. You will lead external communications across the U.S.

hubs and employee markets, guide executive messaging, and collaborate with Legal, Brand, HR and media partners. Based in the New York Metro Area / Stamford, CT, the role offers flexible/hybrid work with occasional travel for engagements.