VP, Corporate Communications & Reputation Strategy

Pathward; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathward is seeking a seasoned Corporate Communications leader to drive integrated internal and external communications aligning with enterprise priorities and business goals. The role involves guiding executives, shaping messaging, and managing stakeholder engagement to support culture and performance.

Travel up to 10% and oversight of corporate storytelling, content planning, and crisis communications are required in this hybrid role. A Bachelor’s degree plus extensive experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education; Master's preferred.
• Typically 12+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
• Scope encompasses one or more corporate communications functional areas and enterprise communication policy.
• Decisions establish enterprise direction for messaging, reputation, channels, governance, and resource priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated internal and external communications strategies aligned with priorities and business objectives.
• Advise executives on messaging, stakeholder engagement, reputation management, and communication planning.
• Develop enterprise messaging frameworks, narratives, and plans connecting strategy, culture, performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project & program management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Pathward is seeking a seasoned Corporate Communications leader to drive integrated internal and external communications aligning with enterprise priorities and business goals. The role involves guiding executives, shaping messaging, and managing stakeholder engagement to support culture and performance.

Travel up to 10% and oversight of corporate storytelling, content planning, and crisis communications are required in this hybrid role. A Bachelor’s degree plus extensive experience is expected.