Director of External Communications tasked with overseeing BECU’s external communications strategy and public relations initiatives. Leading efforts to enhance BECU’s brand and reputation through effective media engagement.
Responsibilities
oversee the strategy, management, and execution of BECU’s external communications and messaging
lead BECU’s public and media relations program
build relationships with executives and organizational leaders to counsel and assist them on their communications needs
partner with the Marketing team to influence external content opportunities
oversee BECU’s organic social media and social response strategies
oversee BECU.org’s blog strategy focused on engaging personal finance content
oversee metric development, research, tracking, and targeting related to key segments for external communications
direct BECU’s relationship with external communications agencies
serve as BECU’s lead media spokesperson
lead BECU’s efforts to identify issues/events that may impact BECU
represent BECU at industry events, trade shows, informational activities, and community forums
provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training of staff
assist in the development and approval of the annual budget and strategic plans
Requirements
B.A. or B.S. degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, communications, or equivalent work or educational experience
typically requires a minimum of eight years of experience in the communications field, engaging in strategy development and implementation, and managing external communications programs
typically requires a minimum of five years of management experience
Benefits
medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
disability and AD&D insurance
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan
6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) per pay period (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year)
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