Strategic Communications & PR Leader — Remote (OR)

Oregon Community Credit Union; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Oregon Community Credit Union is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Manager from Oregon for a remote role. You will lead a team of communications professionals, shaping OCCU's voice and messaging across internal, member and public audiences.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in communications/public relations, strong writing skills, and proven leadership. You will guide crisis and reputation management, collaborate with executives, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance member

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, media relations, internal communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated success leading people, projects or cross-functional communication initiatives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing strategic communication plans, employee communications, media materials and stakeholder messaging.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with audiences at all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop communications team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and execute communication strategies that support organizational initiatives and business objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance on messaging, communication planning, audience engagement and change management communications
• Oversee internal communication channels, employee engagement communications, communication planning and content development.
• Oversee member communications across channels, partnering with teams to translate business needs into clear, timely and member-focused messaging that supports trust, engagement and a consistent experience
• Lead public relations efforts, including media relations, storytelling, reputation management and community visibility.
• Support crisis communication planning and help ensure OCCU is prepared to communicate effectively during sensitive or high-impact situations.
• Measure communication effectiveness and continuously improve communication processes, channels and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Media relations

Internal communications

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business or closely related field

Job description

Oregon Community Credit Union is seeking a Communications and Public Relations Manager from Oregon for a remote role. You will lead a team of communications professionals, shaping OCCU's voice and messaging across internal, member and public audiences.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in communications/public relations, strong writing skills, and proven leadership. You will guide crisis and reputation management, collaborate with executives, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance member