Sr Communications Partner_

**The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.**Need Help? (rainshark.com/bbandt/careers-site-faq)_If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (careers@truist.com?subject=Accommodation%20request)__(accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response)._**Regular or Temporary:**Regular**Language Fluency:** English (Required)**Work Shift:**1st shift (United States of America)**Please review the following job description:**We’re hiring an experienced communications professional to join the Truist corporate communications team. The candidate will support our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) businesses, working closely with the communications team and business leaders to design and execute external visibility and internal teammate engagement programs. The ideal candidate will have diverse, results-oriented communications experience spanning media relations and thought leadership programs, executive visibility, storytelling, social media engagement, and internal communications. The Senior Communications Partner will work as part of a broader Wholesale Banking communications team, applying sound judgement to materials and collaborating regularly with others in corporate communications, marketing, and relevant business functions.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.**1. Work with the CIB and CRE communications and business teams to develop and execute internal and external communications strategies.2. Architect a proactive public relations program to obtain positive media coverage of Truist in targeted regions and industries, including leadership message development, spokesperson training, and issues management.3. Plan and execute internal communications initiatives that engage and inform teammates.4. Serve as the primary communications point of contact for members of the CIB and CRE businesses.5. Provide communications counsel to leaders and executives, balancing risk and reward.6. Write press releases, speeches, thought-leadership articles, media briefs and communications on behalf of senior leaders.7. Counsel CIB and CRE leaders on the use of social media (LinkedIn).8. Drive the achievement of client, operational, project, service, and risk management objectives.9. Forge relationships with business leaders to gain knowledge, align communications objectives and goals with the business, and serve as a trusted consultative partner.**QUALIFICATIONS****Required Qualifications:****The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**1. Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and related training2. 7 years of progressive and related experience3. Demonstrated team player with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, listening and management skills; ability to successfully interact with people at all levels of the organization and counsel, negotiate, influence and inspire4. Proven project management ability including managing the conceptualization and execution of multiple large, complex projects along with capability to make rational decisions under pressure5. Strong, well-rounded communications skills including writing/editing, project management, publicity, and news judgment6. Ability to exercise judgment in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of business objectives and priorities7. Knowledge of the industry's competitive landscape and an understanding of the market and regulatory factors that affect our business**Preferred Qualifications:**1. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or English2. 10 years of related experience3. Experience in Financial Services industry, or agency experience**General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:** All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site (ruist.com/). Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.**_Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace._**EEO is the Law (eoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf)Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (ol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)E-Verify (scis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)