Senior Communications Strategist — Change & Engagement

Associated Bank; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Professional development

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to serve as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders and project teams. The role is focused on identifying, prioritizing, developing, and executing comprehensive communication strategies that support organizational change and business initiatives.

This highly visible position combines strategic consulting with hands-on execution to drive colleague engagement and enhance the employee experience through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, leadership consulting and content strategy.
• 5+ years of experience in exceptional writing with attention to detail, clarity, tone and audience alignment.
• 5+ years leading large-scale campaigns or engagement initiatives.
• 5+ years strong business acumen and understanding of banking/financial services.
• 5+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication strategies that support organizational change, business transformation initiatives, and colleague engagement.
• Develop and deliver integrated communication plans aligned to business priorities, stakeholder needs, and key initiatives.
• Advise senior leaders on communication approaches that support strategic goals and organizational change.
• Translate complex business strategies, programs, and initiatives into clear, audience-focused communications and materials.
• Create executive communications, leadership briefings, FAQs, talking points, and related resources that equip leaders to communicate effectively.
• Manage end-to-end communication programs, from strategy and executive consultation through content development, production, and delivery.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to gather input, align messaging, and create a coordinated colleague experience.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness through feedback, engagement data, and adoption indicators, adjusting strategies as needed.

Skills

Corporate communications

Leadership consulting

Content strategy

Exceptional writing

Campaign management

Banking industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications / related field

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Corporate Communications Business Partner Principal to serve as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders and project teams. The role is focused on identifying, prioritizing, developing, and executing comprehensive communication strategies that support organizational change and business initiatives.

This highly visible position combines strategic consulting with hands-on execution to drive colleague engagement and enhance the employee experience through