VP, Regional Communications for Consumer Banking Growth

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Columbus, OH, seeks a Vice President for Consumer Banking public relations to lead strategic communications for expansion across key U.S. regions. You will build on-ground relationships with local markets and elevate the firm’s presence in communities.

The role requires 8+ years in PR, strong media relations and executive communication skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or journalism.
• Experience operating in regional or market-based communications roles.
• Proven ability to build relationships with media and community stakeholders in diverse markets.
• Experience supporting growth or expansion initiatives.
• Excellent strategic thinking, writing, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to influence across a matrixed organization and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications for regional expansion, developing and executing localized media strategies aligned to business priorities and community engagement efforts.
• Drive proactive story development and spokesperson narratives, identifying market-specific opportunities and coordinating press moments, announcements, and community engagement that support expansion objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional media, influencers, and community stakeholders to strengthen visibility and credibility in local markets
• Provide rapid-response and issues management counsel in partnership with corporate communications and risk teams, anticipating local sensitivities and maintaining message discipline.
• Quarterback internal stakeholders (including marketing and business leaders) and external agencies across earned and paid media—setting direction, prioritizing work, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution aligned to enterprise standards.
• Develop press materials, executive communications, and thought leadership that position the firm effectively in new and growing markets.
• Establish measurement expectations and evaluate PR performance against strategic objectives, using insights to refine approach, resource allocation, and market focus.
• Stay informed of industry and regulatory developments to anticipate potential issues and incorporate them into market-level communications planning.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Executive communications

Relationship building

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Columbus, OH, seeks a Vice President for Consumer Banking public relations to lead strategic communications for expansion across key U.S. regions. You will build on-ground relationships with local markets and elevate the firm’s presence in communities.

The role requires 8+ years in PR, strong media relations and executive communication skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.