Strategic External Communications Leader

Financialnarrative; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 119,500 - 256,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive compensation plan

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Cincinnati is looking for a Director of External Communications to lead public relations efforts. This role involves strategic communication planning, team leadership, and crisis management. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, a strong background in media relations, and a passion for storytelling. The position offers a competitive salary range of $119,500 - $256,900, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in media relations and corporate communications.
• Experience managing teams and motivating individual contributors.
• Demonstrated ability to execute impactful integrated programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the External Communications team.
• Execute media relations strategy and manage crisis communications.
• Develop editorial calendars and create content for external communications.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Crisis management

Writing and editing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A leading financial institution in Cincinnati is looking for a Director of External Communications to lead public relations efforts. This role involves strategic communication planning, team leadership, and crisis management. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience, a strong background in media relations, and a passion for storytelling. The position offers a competitive salary range of $119,500 - $256,900, plus benefits.