Communications Officer - San Diego, CA
California Bank & Trust - San Diego, California, United States, 92154![California Bank & Trust](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families, and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register . Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for “Overall Client Satisfaction” in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.California Bank & Trust is looking for a Senior Communications Specialist/Writer to create effective, compelling internal communications that help to build culture, support change initiatives, convey executive strategy, and enable our associates to serve clients and meet business goals. The person serving in this role will work collaboratively with business partners across the organization to support a broad range of communications activities, including, but not limited to the following:Generate impactful, compelling, detailed content for a variety of internal uses, including instructional/operational memos, internal articles, talking points, company-wide bulletins, intranet pages, executive messaging and presentations, and employee feature articles.Act as a consultant to business partners and project teams to develop internal communication plans and timelines, identifying the right channel for each audience.Collaborate with senior leadership to understand our broader corporate strategy and develop a clear and consistent executive narrative. Craft messaging for a variety of voices from leadership teams, including written materials, talking points, town halls, blogs, and effectively advise them on communications strategy.Use content management system to produce internal communications, graphic elements and intranet pages for programs and campaigns that support client relationship expansion and drive employee engagement.Create messages, stories and announcements around our Corporate Responsibility and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts.Take direction from multiple stakeholders, balancing numerous projects and assignments simultaneously, while effectively prioritizing strict deadlines.Requirements:Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and polished presentation abilities.Strong fact-checking and proofing skills, with an inherent attention to detailExpert knowledge of Microsoft Office.Ability to learn and use content management system to upload and distribute communications.Keen understanding of corporate voice and storytellingSkilled at building relationships with senior executives and stakeholders, and ability to work well across teams, functions and levels.Ability to work under pressure to adhere to tight turn times and concurrent deadlines.Flexible, highly motivated, self-starter who takes direction well.Reports to and works under the direction of the Internal Communications ManagerOptional/PreferredExperience with visual design (flyers, presentations, etc.)Complementary graphics skills (Photoshop/Creative Suite)Familiarity with Web Design or Intranet Content Management Systems (CMS)Online Survey Design and ManagementQualifications:Requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or a related field and 2+ years experience but there is a strong preference to someone with 5-7 years of writing, editing and producing communications or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications or a professional background that requires strong writing and editing skills; experience in writing for corporate environment and executive messaging preferred; financial services industry experience a plus; ability to take technical information, determine what's important, and produce clear, concise copy that engages employees.Working knowledge of writing and communications techniques and skills for print and electronic mediums.Knowledge of public relations, journalism and various computer systems and applications, specifically interactive digital media software.Ability to effectively identify appropriate communication channels given stated objectives.Ability to work effectively with people on multi-disciplinary teams.Creative contributor and problem solver with excellent attention to detail. Solid organizational and interpersonal skills.Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.Ability to write policies, procedures and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.Knowledge of communication research, planning and strategy.Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE!Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption AssistanceHealth Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accountsPaid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experienceMental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessionsTuition Reimbursement for qualifying employeesEmployee Ambassador preferred banking productsThis position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $ 73,000 - $ 87,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.This position will be open until filled.All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@zionsbancorp.com or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.Click here
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