Senior Communications Leader: Thought Leadership & Media

Comunidade Metodista; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Career development

Impactful work

Collaborative team

Challenging projects

Client relationships

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to drive external strategies, lead a small team, and protect the RBC Wealth Management brand in the U.S. You will shape thought leadership, manage media relations, and coordinate with global teams to execute integrated campaigns.

The role requires 8–10+ years in communications, proven media relations expertise, and strong writing.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in corporate or agency communications.
• Deep experience in media relations and executive counsel.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strategic mindset with creative thinking ability.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communication strategies supporting business priorities.
• Manage a team of communications professionals with coaching.
• Direct work of external PR agencies and monitor results.
• Develop relationships with trade and business media; pitch stories.
• Train leaders as media spokespersons and maintain a bench of spokespeople.
• Oversee press releases, media interviews, and messaging consistency.
• Lead media measurement, reporting, and internal amplification.
• Monitor industry trends and manage reputational risk.

Skills

Media relations

Executive counsel

Strong writing

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial services knowledge

People management

Job description

Royal Bank of Canada in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to drive external strategies, lead a small team, and protect the RBC Wealth Management brand in the U.S. You will shape thought leadership, manage media relations, and coordinate with global teams to execute integrated campaigns.

The role requires 8–10+ years in communications, proven media relations expertise, and strong writing.