Strategic Director of Corporate Communications

First Financial Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

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Job summary

First Financial Bank is seeking a Director of Communications & Public Relations to lead enterprise communications, executive messaging, and associate engagement programs. The role advises senior leadership and collaborates with HR, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Retail, IT, and operations to ensure clear, compliant, on-brand communications.

Responsibilities include developing an enterprise communications strategy, overseeing public relations and media relations, and guiding internal

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in corporate communications or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business, English, or related field.
• Demonstrated advisory experience to senior executives and enterprise communication strategies.
• Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of crisis and media relations, brand governance, and change communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an enterprise communications strategy aligned with objectives and brand.
• Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Lead executive communications, messaging, speeches, and town halls.
• Oversee internal communications planning, governance, and engagement programs.
• Support brand governance across materials, campaigns, and events.
• Lead media relations, external announcements, and crisis communications.

Skills

Communication strategy

Executive messaging

Public relations

Internal communications

Cross-functional leadership

Editorial standards

AI-enabled communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Multimedia content tools

Job description

First Financial Bank is seeking a Director of Communications & Public Relations to lead enterprise communications, executive messaging, and associate engagement programs. The role advises senior leadership and collaborates with HR, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Retail, IT, and operations to ensure clear, compliant, on-brand communications.

Responsibilities include developing an enterprise communications strategy, overseeing public relations and media relations, and guiding internal