External Communications Lead - Corporate & Investment Banking

Lead Communications Consultant

This role drives external visibility for Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) through strategic media relations, executive positioning, and measurable coverage outcomes. The individual contributor will lead targeted media engagement, conference strategy, and awards programs to enhance CIB's reputation and thought leadership.
This position is available in Boston, MA; Charlotte, NC; and Irving, TX and offers a hybrid work schedule. The Wells Fargo job profile is Lead Communications Consultant.
In this role, you will:
Support media relations and broader external communications strategy and execution for CIB's Banking division (corporate banking, investment banking, M&A, equity capital markets, investment grade debt capital markets, and leveraged finance)
Identify timely, insight-driven media and external communications opportunities aligned to strategy
Advise senior leaders on media engagement and positioning
Build and manage strategic media relationships across top-tier financial outlets
Develop briefing materials for interviews, speaking engagements, and external visibility opportunities
Media and speaker train senior leaders and prepare them for interviews
Produce weekly media reports and deliver clear outcomes, ideas and insights to senior leadership
Conduct research to support executives' internal and external speaking engagements
Identify and secure speaking opportunities at key industry conferences
Manage media-driven award submissions and related programs, coordinating with business partners
Partner with marketing to develop LinkedIn content for CIB and senior leaders
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Experience developing proactive media strategies for investment banking, asset management, private equity, and B2B financial services clients
Desired Qualifications:
Experience identifying news trends and developing media pitches aligned to business strategy
Experience researching conferences and securing executive speaking opportunities
Experience drafting award nominations and coordinating large-scale awards programs
Experience writing messages, talking points, and speeches for business leaders
Office Locations & Pay Ranges:
125 High Street - Boston, MA ($120,000 to $196,000)
401 South Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC ($100,000 to $163,000)
401 West Las Colinas Boulevard - Irving, TX ($100,000 to $163,000)
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$100,000.00 - $196,000.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.