Branch & Small Business Executive Communications Lead

Us Bank; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an experienced communications leader to guide external visibility for the Branch & Small Business Banking Leader and to craft internal communications across the organization.

The role collaborates with the Consumer & Business Banking communications team to plan, manage, and evaluate strategies for employees, shareholders, and the community. It also edits publications, writes speeches, and supports media relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Ten or more years of experience in communications activities
• Two or more years of management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead external visibility for the Branch & Small Business Banking Leader.
• Develop internal communications strategy: written content, presentations, videos.
• Edit publications, write speeches, provide media support and events materials.
• Oversee community relations and communications projects; may manage acquisitions/divestitures.

Skills

Communication management

Verbal and written communication

Research and interviewing

Organizational and project management

Negotiation and influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

U.S Bank is looking for an experienced communicator to lead support internally and externally for the Branch & Small Business Banking Leader role. The individual will be responsible for external visibility for the business line leader including the creation of supporting materials for events such as presentation content and remarks, social media visibility strategy, and media relations in support of the business line's objectives. The individual will also lead the development and execution of the leader's internal communications strategy, including but not limited to written communication, presentations, videos, etc. The individual will partner closely with the rest of the Consumer & Business Banking communications team for the bank.

Plans, manages, and evaluates company-wide communication strategies to ensure effective communication to employees, shareholders, and the community. Works with various business groups and senior management to develop and implement strong communication plans that will assist in meeting company goals and objectives. Evaluates complex information and strategically determines appropriate method of communication based on topic and company goals. Edits internal and external publications, writes speeches and provides media support. Oversees communications consulting and community relations projects. Represents U.S. Bancorp at various community, business, and educational events. May provide project management for special communication efforts, including acquisitions and divestitures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Ten or more years of experience in communications activities
• Two or more years of management experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Proven communication management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research, analysis, and interviewing skills
• Well-developed organizational and project management skills
• Ability to negotiate and influence internal and external parties

Location expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.