Corporate Communications Partner: Change & Engagement Leader

Associated Bank - Corp; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 92,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension

Volunteer time off

Diversity-focused ERGs

Career development

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Personal banking benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to serve as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders, helping identify, develop, and execute comprehensive communication strategies that align with organizational change and business initiatives.

The role combines strategic consulting with hands-on execution to drive colleague engagement and enhance the employee experience through clear, effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, leadership consulting and content strategy.
• 5+ years of exceptional writing skills with clarity, tone and audience alignment.
• 5+ years leading large-scale campaigns or engagement initiatives.
• 5+ years strong business acumen and understanding of the banking or financial services industry.
• 5+ years managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication strategies that support organizational change, business transformation initiatives, and colleague engagement.
• Develop and deliver integrated communication plans aligned to business priorities, stakeholder needs, and key initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on communication approaches that support strategic goals and organizational change.
• Translate complex business strategies, programs, and initiatives into clear, audience-focused communications and materials.
• Create executive communications, leadership briefs, FAQs, talking points, and related resources that equip leaders to communicate effectively.
• Manage end-to-end communication programs, from strategy and executive consultation through content development, production, and delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to gather input, align messaging, and create a coordinated colleague experience.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness through feedback, engagement data, and adoption indicators, adjusting strategies as needed.

Skills

Executive writing

Leadership consulting

Content strategy

Campaign leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Banking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Business

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to serve as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders, helping identify, develop, and execute comprehensive communication strategies that align with organizational change and business initiatives.

The role combines strategic consulting with hands-on execution to drive colleague engagement and enhance the employee experience through clear, effective communication.