Strategic Corporate Communications Partner

Associated Bank - Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Pension plans

Volunteer time off

Employee Resource Groups

Professional development

Employee stock purchase plan

Military benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Associated Bank in Minneapolis seeks a Corporate Communications Principal to serve as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders, helping identify, develop, and execute strategies that support organizational change and business initiatives.

This role combines strategic advisory with hands-on execution to drive colleague engagement, enhance the employee experience, and deliver clear, effective communications across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, leadership consulting and content strategy.
• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale campaigns or engagement initiatives.
• 5+ years strong business acumen and understanding of the banking or financial services industry.
• 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

Exceptional writing skills

Leadership consulting

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Associated Bank in Minneapolis seeks a Corporate Communications Principal to serve as the primary communications consultant to senior leaders, helping identify, develop, and execute strategies that support organizational change and business initiatives.

This role combines strategic advisory with hands-on execution to drive colleague engagement, enhance the employee experience, and deliver clear, effective communications across the company.