Vice President, External Communications
About the Company
Thriving regional bank providing diversified financial services
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Public Company
Founded
1858
Employees
10,001+
Categories
- Finance
- Banking & Mortgages
- Financial Services
- B2C
- Banking
- Banking Services
- Banks and Institutions
- Mortgages
- Ohio
- Personal Bank Account
- Personal Banking
- Personal Banking Account
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Business
- Financial Exchanges
Specialties
- commercial banking
- branch banking
- consumer lending
- investment advisors
- business banking
- small business
- retail banking
- investments
- mortgage
- credit card
- and loans
Business Classifications
- B2C
About the Role
The Company is seeking a VP, External Communications for the Michigan Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic external communications plan that covers all lines of business in the region, including consumer, commercial, wealth and asset management, and corporate and investment banking. This role involves serving as the lead communications partner for the Michigan region, with a focus on proactive and reactive media relations, crisis communications, and building strong relationships with key reporters. The VP will also be involved in special projects, such as the ongoing integration of a major acquisition, and will work closely with government affairs and the community impact team to ensure a deep understanding of the local political, legislative, and civic environment.
Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, with a preference for those with experience in banking or financial services, and a deep knowledge of the Michigan market, particularly Detroit's media, civic, and business landscape. A minimum of 8 years' experience in media relations, corporate positioning, thought leadership, and social media is required. The role demands an individual with excellent attention to detail, superb writing and editing skills, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will be a strategic problem solver, highly flexible, and capable of bringing order to chaos. Strong intellectual ability, a sense of humor, and the ability to earn the respect of key internal partners are also essential.
Hiring Manager Title
Region President
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Marketing