Senior Writer, Executive Communications

TD Bank Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,440 - 186,160; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank in New York is seeking a Senior Writer, Executive Communications to develop and deliver executive communications for the CEO. You will craft speeches, thought leadership, and editorial content with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate and Executive Communications, CAPA, the Senior Writer will shape internal and external communications for the US CEO, advise senior leaders, and ensure messaging aligns

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or PR/marketing/corporate communications/journalism certification, designations, or equivalent required
• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, journalism, or agency environment, or comparable strategy experience
• Exceptional writing skills, with a passion for storytelling and creating both long and short form content that conveys a clear and relevant message and effectively captures tone and voice
• An ability to produce a variety of high-quality compelling content on deadlines
• Ability to develop and implement innovative executive communications, with a point of view on how to leverage executive voice to drive business objectives
• Strong interest in news and broader issues and trends, combined with understanding of the financial services sector and the ability to apply to communications strategy
• Excellent judgment and proven experience providing communications advice and counsel to senior executive leaders
• Proven ability to navigate in a complex or ambiguous environment, managing multiple high-priority projects or deliverables

Responsibilities

• Crafts major addresses and speeches for the CEO, as well as other priorities communications such as presentations, colleague messages, video remarks and briefings
• Collaborates closely with partners and stakeholders to shape content for engagements, research and develop remarks, briefings, and content for these events
• Effectively builds and manages relationships and provide advice to partners and senior leaders
• Supports end-to-end research, writing and production of thought leadership content, collaborating with leaders, subject matter experts, and teams across CAPA and the Bank to produce content that captures our strategy and demonstrates leadership on issues that matter to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve
• Ensures strong collaboration with teams across Corporate and Public Affairs leading CEO content, program management, and events, working with specialists to drive content amplification, produce reporting to measure communications program outcomes, and embed data and insights into communications recommendations
• Oversees direct reports and peers supporting the development of the above content, ensuring consistency in messaging, tone, and voice

Skills

Executive communications

Storytelling

Speechwriting

Stakeholder management

Editing

Education

Undergraduate degree in PR/Marketing/Communications/Journalism

Undergraduate degree or certification in PR/Marketing/Communications/Journalism

Job description

Work Location:
New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:
40

Pay Details:
$115,440 – $186,160 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate’s skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business:

Communications

Job Description:

The Senior Writer, Executive Communications plays a key role developing and delivering executive communications for the CEO. This role brings a diverse skill set, combining excellent writing capabilities, experience driving compelling thought leadership, speeches and editorial content, exceptional attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and relationships, advise senior leaders, and an understanding of the Bank’s strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate and Executive Communications in CAPA, the Senior Writer will play a large role in shaping internal and external communications from the US CEO. This role requires a strong strategic thinker who understands how to clearly convey business priorities with clarity and precision. The Senior Writer will have experience working with C-suite leaders, including how to capture executive voice and inspire and motivate audiences. The Senior Writer should bring excellent writing and editing skills, strategic thinking, and proven expertise in internal communications and thought leadership.

Depth & Scope:

• Crafts major addresses and speeches for the CEO, as well as other priorities communications such as presentations, colleague messages, video remarks and briefings
• Collaborates closely with partners and stakeholders to shape content for engagements, research and develop remarks, briefings, and content for these events
• Effectively builds and manages relationships and provide advice to partners and senior leaders
• Supports end-to-end research, writing and production of thought leadership content, collaborating with leaders, subject matter experts, and teams across CAPA and the Bank to produce content that captures our strategy and demonstrates leadership on issues that matter to our clients, colleagues, and the communities we serve
• Ensures strong collaboration with teams across Corporate and Public Affairs leading CEO content, program management, and events, working with specialists to drive content amplification, produce reporting to measure communications program outcomes, and embed data and insights into communications recommendations
• Oversees direct reports and peers supporting the development of the above content, ensuring consistency in messaging, tone, and voice

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or PR/marketing/corporate communications/journalism certification, designations, or equivalent required
• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, journalism, or agency environment, or comparable strategy experience
• Exceptional writing skills, with a passion for storytelling and creating both long and short form content that conveys a clear and relevant message and effectively captures tone and voice
• An ability to produce a variety of high-quality compelling content on deadlines
• Ability to develop and implement innovative executive communications, with a point of view on how to leverage executive voice to drive business objectives
• Strong interest in news and broader issues and trends, combined with understanding of the financial services sector and the ability to apply to communications strategy
• Excellent judgment and proven experience providing communications advice and counsel to senior executive leaders
• Proven ability to navigate in a complex or ambiguous environment, managing multiple high-priority projects or deliverables

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s and/or higher Degree in Journalism or Communications or related discipline
• Financial Services with proven track record in working firsthand with C-suite executives from Fortune 100 companies
• Strong track record in building trusted relationships with peers, partners and senior leaders across a complex, highly-matrixed organization
• Exceptional partner and storyteller able to craft impactful executive communications across all channels and platforms
• Experienced in building and maintaining media/social networks including journalists and influencers, touching industry and communities across expanded markets
• A curious best-in-class listener, one who invests the time to learn as much on a topic as the person conveying it

Physical Requirements:

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional
• International Travel – Never
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment – Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – OccasionalPushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world’s leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information:

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [e-mail]. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.