Lead Communication Specialist - Hybrid - 176998

Piper Companies; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in San Antonio, TX (Hybrid) is seeking a Lead Communications Specialist to develop and drive strategic initiatives across financial services and credit union audiences. The role partners with senior leadership to ensure cohesive branding and messages across internal and external channels.

The position requires 7+ years of corporate communications experience, 2+ years in leadership, and a strong track record in multi-channel strategy, content creation, and crisis

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing communications initiatives and/or teams.
• Experience developing and executing communication strategies across multiple channels.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with digital communications platforms and content management tools.
• Strong project management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Financial services, banking, or credit union industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise communication strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage internal and external communications, including press releases, newsletters, digital content, and corporate messaging.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Lead crisis communication planning and response efforts.
• Analyze communication performance metrics and recommend strategies to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Mentor and lead communications team members while overseeing high-quality content development and delivery.

Skills

Corporate communications

Leadership

Strategic communications

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentations

Digital communications

Content management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing or related field

Tools

Content Management Systems

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead Communications Specialist to support a major company focused on delivering exceptional financial services and member engagement within the credit union industry. This position is HYBRID in San Antonio, TX and McLean, VA. The Lead Communications Specialist will develop and execute strategic communication initiatives that drive engagement, strengthen brand awareness, and ensure alignment across internal and external communications. This is an opportunity to shape organizational messaging and play a key role in enhancing member experiences and business outcomes.

Responsibilities for the Lead Communications Specialist include:

• Develop and execute enterprise communication strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage internal and external communications, including press releases, newsletters, digital content, and corporate messaging.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Lead crisis communication planning and response efforts.
• Analyze communication performance metrics and recommend strategies to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Mentor and lead communications team members while overseeing high-quality content development and delivery.

Required Qualifications for the Lead Communications Specialist include:

• 7+ years of experience in corporate communications.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing communications initiatives and/or teams.
• Experience developing and executing communication strategies across multiple channels.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience with digital communications platforms and content management tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Financial services, banking, or credit union industry experience preferred.

Compensation for the Lead Communications Specialist includes:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

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