Stanford Federal Credit Union is hiring: Marketing Communications Specialist in

Marketing Communications Specialist Opportunity at Stanford Federal Credit Union!

We’re on a mission to improve financial lives! If you’re a high-energy, compassionate, and collaborative individual yearning to make a difference, we need you on our team! Members really do come first at Stanford FCU because we’re non-profit and owned by our members. Our members work for Stanford University and some of the most innovative companies in Silicon Valley—and we provide them with the most generous financial benefits in our industry.

Stanford FCU is a $4 billion company with a global reach—88,000 members in 90 countries and growing! Come grow with us and see what it’s like to work for a Bay Area Top Workplace. As our CEO says, “we work hard, and we play hard”, and we need your help to improve even more financial lives!

The Marketing Communications Specialist develops accurate and compelling copy for marketing communications such as ads, social media posts, newsletters, email, web, video scripts, Q&As and product descriptions. They collaborate with a fast-paced marketing production team to produce all assets accurately and on deadline. The Specialist is an expert on best practices for marketing content and maintains Stanford FCU brand consistency.

Who you are:

• A talented writer who loves creating clear, concise, informative, creative and compelling communications
• Minimum 3 years’ experience writing a variety of marketing communications including ad copy, social media posts, Q&As, product descriptions, fact sheets, emails, web copy, blogs, internal staff notifications and more
• Clear understanding of SEO and the nuances of different audience communication needs
• Adept at learning new information quickly with great attention to detail
• Able to work with minimal direction while proactively communicating progress
• Critical thinker with solid decision-making skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a team of marketing professionals focused on quality, accuracy and results
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Exceptional written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field
• Financial services experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, website CMS and email marketing desired

What you’ll do:

• Primary copywriter for in-house marketing and communications team
• Develop accurate and compelling copy for a wide variety of marketing communications such as ads, social media posts, quarterly feature articles, monthly newsletter, email and web copy, video scripts, Q&As and product descriptions
• Proactively review, edit and update existing website and recurring email copy
• Recommend and create new content to drive traffic
• Ensure compliance with all financial services advertising regulations
• Collaborate with the marketing team to produce creative campaigns
• Conduct research and interview product experts to develop deep product knowledge and produce accurate written communications
• Apply best practices for each marketing channel, and remain knowledgeable and flexible as channels and audience needs change
• Ensure brand consistency and develop a communications style guide
• Manage writing projects as assigned
• Maintain working knowledge of financial products and services
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Some of our benefits for YOU:

• 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D and short-term disability insurance for the employee; 50% paid for dependents
• Employer 401(k) matching up to 5% plus additional annual discretionary contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $5,200/year
• Up to $500 per year in health/fitness benefits
• Employee recognition program with cash incentives
• Paid Sick Time accrues at two weeks per year
• Paid Vacation Time accrues at three weeks per year
• Paid Federal banking holidays (approximately 10 per year)
• Ongoing training and education, seminars, and conferences
• Loan rate discounts on some products (vehicle, mortgage and HELOC loans)
• Waived fees and deposit bonuses on Stanford FCU accounts
• Flex health/transit plan availability
• Employee Assistance Program with free benefits like counseling, help finding legal assistance and day care resources

Stanford Federal Credit Union provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the Credit Union reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

If you are ready for this awesome opportunity (or know somebody who is) please contact us today!

Please Note: SFCU does not provide work visa sponsorship or accept visa transfers for any positions. Applicants that require work visa sponsorship or transfer will not be considered for employment. SFCU does not provide any relocation benefits for any positions.

Stanford Federal Credit Union is committed to equal employment opportunities, and a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for qualified individuals of all backgrounds.