Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is hiring: Sr. Executive Communications Ad

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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

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. We are a community-engaged bank, and are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives. We respect people for what they do and for who they are. We build opportunities to learn and grow. When you join the SF Fed, you become part of a diverse team united in its purpose to promote an economy that works for everyone.

Job Opportunity

The External Communications team has a fantastic opportunity for a Sr. Executive Communications Advisor to join our team. In External Communications, we collaborate closely to share our public service story more cohesively and impactfully to the wider world, helping the SF Fed be a more open and community-engaged Bank. We are committed to telling our story to broader and more diverse audiences and positioning the Bank as a credible and trusted organization.

Role Overview

In this important role, the Sr. Executive Communications Advisor will work to establish, strengthen, and own the SF Fed leadership team’s presence on external platforms to tell the story of the Bank’s work, engage with broader and more diverse groups around the country, and support the Bank’s mission of building a stronger economy for all Americans. This includes coaching and supporting the SF Fed’s leadership team with communication strategies, compelling content, talking points, and toolkits that reinforce the Bank’s vision, strategic priorities, and key messaging.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Craft external communication strategies for the broad leadership team, including Executive Leadership Team members, Management Committee members, Regional Executives, and Directors to disseminate the Bank’s key messaging and strategic priorities to the world.
• Develop and implement crisis communications strategies that proactively mitigate risk.
• Provide comprehensive, cross-functional insights on issues management, reputational risk and the Bank’s presence and impact across platforms.
• Work closely with Bank leaders to craft compelling and authentic bylined content, speeches, and social media posts that inspire and engage external audiences—meeting each target audience where they are.
• Proactively identify venues, events, and platforms where Bank leaders can show up, tell our story, and create new points of engagement.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across External Communications to ensure executive communications are optimally aligned and leveraged (where appropriate) across external and internal channels.
• Influence and coach Bank leaders on Bankwide messaging.
• Establish and track measures that evaluate the effectiveness of external communications and channels.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the Bank to design, implement, and measure external communication strategies and campaigns.
• Research and apply industry best practices to keep content and strategies contemporary and in alignment with best-in-class experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or related field. Advanced degree a plus.
• 10+ years of related experience writing and editing executive-level communications in the public or private sectors.
• Industry certifications in corporate communications, public relations, and marketing desirable.
• Expert writer and editor with knowledge of AP writing style.
• Knowledge of central banking, financial markets, and policy a plus.

SALARY RANGE

San Francisco location: Min: $134,600 - Mid: $174,800 - Max: $215,200

Los Angeles location: Min: $122,600 - Mid: $159,100 - Max: $195,700

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

BENEFITS

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and Retirement/Pension.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.