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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco · 1 hour ago

Vice President, External Communications

St. Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is looking for a Vice President to help lead the Bank’s External Communications efforts. This role involves managing a team of communications professionals, developing external communication strategies, and collaborating with senior leaders to maximize the impact of the Bank's outreach efforts.

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Responsibilities

Manage the work of highly skilled, motivated communications professionals – supporting a culture of innovation, results-oriented impact and professional growth

Use the power of storytelling to connect the Bank with the people we serve across the Eighth District and the nation. Those connections should demonstrate the impact our work has for those we serve

Work on a regular basis with the Bank’s most senior leaders to support and continually refine external communications efforts

Collaborate with other external communications leaders across the Federal Reserve System to support their work and share best practices

Drive partnership and collaboration across all external communications efforts in the Bank

Continually seek creative and new ways to maximize the Bank’s communications efforts – including the use of generative AI and other technology tools

Stay well informed about issues and trends that could affect our work. Continually drive discussions - about those topics and our approach - among leaders across C&E and the Bank

Serve as a trusted, strategic counselor to Bank and System leadership

This St. Louis-based position will provide leadership for the External Communications team’s work - partnering closely with key leaders across the Bank to support their efforts. As a result, this leader will oversee and support the following aspects of Bank’s work: Oversight of the Bank’s digital (web site and social media) assets

Development and execution of a Bank-wide corporate news media relations strategy. The corporate news media relations strategy will include regular engagement and relationship building with national and global news media, along with local news media throughout the Eighth Federal Reserve District

Development and execution of a Bank-wide social media engagement plan

Development and distribution of public-facing content - including blogs, special reports and multi-media content -across Bank channels. This work will include partnering with a number of teams outside of External Communications -- including our Creative team and others

Close coordination with leadership of other functions (e.g., Research; Supervision, Credit and Learning; Community Development; Economic Education; Regional Executives, etc.) across the Bank to help them communicate externally with key stakeholders

Partnership with our Office of the President function to support the work of St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem

Qualification

External communications strategiesNews media relationsContent developmentSocial media engagementRelationship managementOralProject managementWritten communicationTalent managementTeam collaborationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, public affairs or a related field or commensurate experience

10+ years' experience leading teams focused on external communications strategies, message development, news media relations, content development and distribution, social media, web site engagement

Proven track record of successful results

Deep understanding of stakeholders served by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Strong executive presence, relationship management and communications skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations to executive audiences, and prepare written plans

Understanding and experience in news media relations, digital and paid media

Demonstrated ability and willingness to have direct conversations to address and resolve issues at all levels of the organization

Strong people leadership and talent management skills

Strong project management and operations management abilities, including the ability to manage multiple highly visible initiatives concurrently

Organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with a focus on working in a team environment

Strong organizational agility skills; demonstrated personal resilience when faced with challenges and setbacks

Ability to work cross-functionally to solve complex problems, manage change and improve quality and service

Ability to develop and leverage a strong external network including contacts in other Reserve Banks and in other external organizations

Travel (10%)

Benefits

Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period

401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match

Employer-funded Pension Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)

Parental Leave

Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities

Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop

Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

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We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco—public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans.

Founded in 1913

San Francisco, California, USA

1001-5000 employees