Public Relations Senior Manager
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture
where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths
critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your
growth and development are encouraged and supported, then
Associated Bank may be the right place for you.We invite you to
view the opportunity below.With limited supervision and in
coordination with the Senior Director of Marketing, this role will
plan, direct, implement and analyze all aspects of the company's
public relations activities. These responsibilities include
generating positive exposure for the company through effective
cross-channel media relations, working closely with executive
management to support line of business and corporate strategies
through effective public relations planning and execution, managing
communication between the company and the public during incidents
that may cause reputational harm to the organization, and managing
Public Relations staff (as applicable) and external agency
direction.This person will also:
- Develop and implement an annual Public Relations plan and
budget that includes strategies to cultivate key media
relationships, positively position the company for favorable news
coverage, and create news worthy opportunities for Associated to
receive positive press coverage and brand growth.
- Serve as the primary media contact for both inquires and
proactive outreach efforts. Proactive outreach includes: the
development of key stories that promote Associated's interests,
promoting events of interest, and building a strong network of
media contacts.
- Work closely with the Corporate Communications Manager on
implementing crisis communication and disaster recovery plans when
needed. Manage external communications in case of events.
- Work closely with other members of Corporate Communications to
obtain positive press coverage related to Associated's charitable
contributions and colleague volunteerism activities and develop
overall community relations strategies.
- Directly support executives and senior leaders in the
development and implementation of Public Relations and community
relations strategies for various lines of business, support units
and regions.
- Cultivate relationships with representatives of traditional and
non-traditional media, the community and community organizations,
and other centers of influence for the purpose of generating
favorable news coverage; gaining positive, newsworthy media pitch
opportunities; and acquiring appearances of the company's subject
matter experts at outside events.
- Independently and/or with support from agency partners, provide
background research and write various communications including but
not limited to news articles, news releases, ghost columns,
strategy documents, white papers, background research on key topics
and talking points.
- Oversee the creation and management of Public Relations
reporting, including but not limited to Board of Directors and
Senior Leadership media reporting, campaign-specific reporting, and
evaluation of industry public relations activities.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of Public Relation's
department processes and procedures.
- Work closely with the Investor Relations Director, the Internal
Communications Manager, Digital Marketing Director, and Corporate
Social Responsibility Manager to ensure consistent messaging for
all internal and external audiences.Review the qualifications
listed below:Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Marketing, or Public
Relations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
RequiredExperience
- 7-10 years Public Relations, media relations and/or journalism
with strong writing experience from the banking/financial services
industry. Required
- 3-5 years Specific experience developing and executing public
relations plans for a publicly-traded financial institution.
Preferred.In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride
in offering benefits for every stage of life.
- Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension
plans.
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
- Opportunities to connect with others through our
diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
- Competitive salaries with professional development and
advancement opportunities.
- Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives,
parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits
and much more.
- Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance
benefits.Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities
throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our
colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our
colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.
Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.Compliance
StatementAssociated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed
to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment
where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform
to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants
without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status,
among other factors.Fully complies with all applicable enterprise
policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable
laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including
but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting
suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to
report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure
violations to management or HR.Responsible to report ethical
concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics
Hotline.Associated Bank provides additional assistance to
individuals with disabilities throughout the application &
interview process. Please contact
leavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.com if you need an
accommodation at any time during the interview process.Associated
Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify
Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or
Spanish.Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.
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