Lead Communications Specialist - 174419

Piper Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Sick Leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Communications Specialist to develop and execute strategic communication plans that enhance member engagement and strengthen brand presence for a San Antonio–based credit union. The role requires 7+ years in corporate communications with 2+ years in leadership, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

You will oversee internal/external communications, crisis planning, and use digital tools to drive engagement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage internal and external communications, including press releases, newsletters, digital content, and corporate messaging.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
• Lead crisis communication planning and execution.
• Analyze communication performance and provide recommendations to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Lead and mentor communication professionals to deliver high-quality content and initiatives.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

Digital communication tools

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Communications Specialist to support an industry-leading credit union headquartered in San Antonio, TX. The Lead Communications Specialist will develop and execute strategic communication plans that enhance member engagement, strengthen brand presence, and ensure consistent messaging across internal and external channels.

Responsibilities for the Lead Communications Specialist Include:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage internal and external communications, including press releases, newsletters, digital content, and corporate messaging.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging across the organization.
• Lead crisis communication planning and execution.
• Analyze communication performance and provide recommendations to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Lead and mentor communication professionals to deliver high-quality content and initiatives.

Qualifications for the Lead Communications Specialist Include:

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

Compensation for the Lead Communications Specialist Includes:

• Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law.

This job opens for applications on 9/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

• Communications Specialist
• Lead Communications Specialist
• Corporate Communications
• Strategic Communications
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• External Communications
• Crisis Communications
• Financial Services
• Credit Union
• Member Engagement
• Strategic Messaging
• Digital Communications
• Brand Communications
• Leadership