Strategic Corporate Communications Manager

AgriBank; Richfield (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AgriBank seeks a Manager of Corporate Communications to lead the Communications function in support of the Bank’s strategic objectives, informing and influencing Association-owners, executives and staff, investors, and other stakeholders.

The role stays current on trends and technologies in communications for the Farm Credit System, provides counsel, and oversees media relations, crisis planning, business continuity, and executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Communications Administration and Planning: Develops, leads and implements a comprehensive communications strategy and plan to support AgriBank’s mission, vision and purpose
• Collaborates with business partners to develop and maintain the AgriBank Crisis Communications Plan and Business Continuity Plan, and fulfills designated role in crisis situations
• Develops and implements communications plans, and provides communications counsel for corporate communications
• Manages media relations, including drafting news releases and talking points, responding to media inquiries, coaching spokespersons, and coordinating news release distribution and monitoring
• Serves as the Bank’s principal liaison to AgriBank District Association communicators, Farm Credit Council and Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation on communications issues
• Executive Communications

Job description

AgriBank seeks a Manager of Corporate Communications to lead the Communications function in support of the Bank’s strategic objectives, informing and influencing Association-owners, executives and staff, investors, and other stakeholders.

The role stays current on trends and technologies in communications for the Farm Credit System, provides counsel, and oversees media relations, crisis planning, business continuity, and executive communications.