Strategic Communications Specialist

TowneBank; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The TowneBank is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to ensure timely development and delivery of approved bank communications across all channels. This role advances TowneBank’s focus on serving others and enriching lives to grow meaningful member relationships.

The position oversees writing/reviewing materials, coordinating press releases, organizing internal communications such as TowneToday and board materials, and liaising with media for closures and delays, while ensuring AML/BSA

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Adept at creating engaging PowerPoint presentations.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• College degree in marketing and communications or demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications.
• Experience in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the writing and review of materials that integrate operational, marketing, advertising, and compliance functions, with a focus on internal and member communications.
• Assists in the development and coordination of press releases, particularly related to career announcements.
• Assists with the organization of key communications such as TowneToday, Chairman’s Report, and board materials.
• Drafts communications related to corrective actions, in-house ads, sales collateral, and other requests for written materials.
• Coordinates messaging for On Hold phone system updates and after-hours system updates.
• Serves as liaison to media outlets for closures and delays.
• Provides support to the community and media relations areas by maintaining a calendar of sponsorships and volunteer activities as potential content for social and earned media.
• Supports community relations efforts by coordinating sponsorship details, employee participation at corporate events, and logistics for volunteer activities.
• Works with multi-media professionals to determine media needs related to the company’s community efforts, including photo opportunities and video recording requests.
• Adheres to applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong organizational skills

PowerPoint presentations

Able to work independently

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

College degree in marketing and communications

Job description

The TowneBank is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to ensure timely development and delivery of approved bank communications across all channels. This role advances TowneBank’s focus on serving others and enriching lives to grow meaningful member relationships.

The position oversees writing/reviewing materials, coordinating press releases, organizing internal communications such as TowneToday and board materials, and liaising with media for closures and delays, while ensuring AML/BSA