Manager, Executive Communications - Financial Services
We’re seeking an influential communicator who has experience writing high-quality and high-visibility content for executives, solving complex problems using creative communications techniques, leveraging data and technology to shape engagement strategies, and working in cross-functional teams to drive results.
In Financial Services at Capital One, we believe internal and external communications go hand-in-hand. With an amazing employee culture, innovative business strategy and deep commitment to giving back to the community, we have a robust story to share with a variety of stakeholders. The thought leadership and communications strategy for our divisional president is an important part of how we organize, message and distribute this story across channels. In this role, you’ll lead communications efforts in a variety of channels, with an emphasis on internal executive communications, associate engagement communications and change management communications. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting internal communications for divisional/campus events, contribute to our regular survey deployment and analysis strategy, and execute both internal and external executive writing.
If you’re a strategic thinker, planner and storyteller who merges writing and data to inspire others to think differently and empower them to act, you might be our next team member. We’re looking for someone with endless curiosity; who communicates concisely but thinks big; can work cross-functionally to solve complex business needs; and is a storyteller who writes with heart and an above-and-beyond attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will be highly effective at navigating a matrix organization and influencing people by leveraging communications expertise, possess a knack for attacking complex problems, and have a keen ability to work within ambiguity and define the unknown. We are looking for an expert wordsmith and ghostwriter who can grasp both the internal and external landscape to strike the right tone. By joining our team, you’ll be expected to push the envelope and strive to do the extraordinary.
Who We Are:
The Financial Services Communications team is made up of intentional, strategic and creative problem-solving experts. We proactively deliver innovative, relevant and engaging content in support of our divisional president, his vision and his strategy.
We constantly look for new ways to improve our output and methods, while maximizing our impact across channels readers love. We start with the why, hold a high bar on clear, consistent and people-centric communications, and ensure the solution is 100% aligned to the problem.
Capital One is a fast-growing organization, one of the top brands in the United States and has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE Magazine.
Responsibilities:
- Lead internal communications strategy development for several senior leaders, drafting talking points, email updates, organizational changes and associate engagement messaging, among other initiatives
- Leverage data to drive improvements to our internal communications channels
- Lead communication efforts and processes for internal divisional and associate engagement events, including recognition events
- Lead complex internal communications and change management campaigns
- Draft talking points and prep documents for executive-level internal events
- Contribute to internal and external storytelling strategy and initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally on key initiatives with the ability to manage high-visibility projects, gather input from a variety of stakeholders, and drive results
- Openly and actively contribute as a member of the Financial Services Communications team, identifying key opportunities and taking the lead on developing solutions that address both internal and external needs
- Highly effective communications skills with outstanding writing abilities, including the ability to ghostwrite content in the style and voice of leaders
The Ideal Candidate Will Be:
- Detail oriented: Holds a high bar for written content and an eagle-eye for formatting/editing
- Storyteller: Simplify the complex and compel our audience to act
- Writing Chameleon: Ability to take the tone, brand and voice of various leaders and channels
- Customer-obsessed: Ability to deeply understand customer needs and business context, and uncover creative solutions to help achieve their goals
- Relationship-building: Ability to build relationships across teams and manage executive-level stakeholders
- Analytical problem-solver: Uses data and storytelling to influence decisions and deliver actionable recommendations that solve current engagement & communication opportunities
- Results oriented: Focuses on driving impact in both the short- and long-term, and is able to drive and execute an agenda end-to-end from conception through to delivery
- Strategic partner: Helps shape strategy and initiatives, ensures successful measurement of campaigns by aligning on metrics and measuring results
- Team player: Helps us achieve more than the sum of our parts by collaborating effectively with others, encouraging an inclusive culture with diverse teammates and mentoring teammates
- Deadline driven: Ability to adhere to and set deadlines, and deliver quality work within them
Basic qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
- At least 6 years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, social media management, writing, or a combination
- At least 3 years of experience in communication strategy development for internal communications or executive leaders
- At least 2 years of experience in ghostwriting
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, English or Journalism
- Previous experience in financial services, technology, or similar organization
- 8+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing or writing
- 3+ years experience in ghostwriting
- 3+ years of experience editing using AP Style
_At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. _
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Plano, TX: $122,100 - $139,400 for Communications Manager
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
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