Regional Communications Director: Strategy & Media

Huntington; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Bank seeks a Regional Communications, Associate Director to lead strategic plans for select regions, guiding messaging and alignment with enterprise initiatives. The role oversees external and internal communications, media engagement, and crisis messaging while collaborating across corporate teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in corporate communications, strong leadership, and excellent written and verbal skills, with deep familiarity in NC/SC media landscapes and executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or journalism.
• 10+ years of corporate communications experience.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and executive presence.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic regional communications plans.
• Secure regional media coverage aligned with Huntington's brand and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Regional Marketing and other teams.
• Draft and manage internal/external communications and crisis messaging.
• Provide media training and executive coaching to regional leaders.

Skills

Executive presence

Written communication

Public relations

Media relations

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/journalism

Job description

Huntington Bank seeks a Regional Communications, Associate Director to lead strategic plans for select regions, guiding messaging and alignment with enterprise initiatives. The role oversees external and internal communications, media engagement, and crisis messaging while collaborating across corporate teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in corporate communications, strong leadership, and excellent written and verbal skills, with deep familiarity in NC/SC media landscapes and executive