Regional Communications Director - Strategy & Media

0101 The Huntington National Bank; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Bank is seeking a Regional Communications, Associate Director to lead strategic communications for select regions within Huntington’s footprint. You will guide messaging and align regional efforts with enterprise-wide initiatives, while elevating executive presence and engagement with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing regional plans, securing coverage, crafting content, and coaching leaders for media interactions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate communications experience.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or journalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong leadership and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic regional communications plans across external stakeholders including media, clients, partners, and communities.
• Secure regional news coverage to tell Huntington’s brand story and business priorities.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Regional Marketing and other teams to produce engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• Draft and distribute internal/external communications including announcements, corporate developments, and crisis communications.
• Create briefs, executive summaries, talking points, video scripts and FAQs.
• Maintain alignment with enterprise initiatives and regional priorities.
• Develop and execute LinkedIn content strategies for regional executives to boost presence and support business priorities.
• Provide media training and executive communications coaching to leaders for media interviews and appearances.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

Executive coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism

Job description

Huntington Bank is seeking a Regional Communications, Associate Director to lead strategic communications for select regions within Huntington’s footprint. You will guide messaging and align regional efforts with enterprise-wide initiatives, while elevating executive presence and engagement with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing regional plans, securing coverage, crafting content, and coaching leaders for media interactions.