Communications Partner

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Mid-level communications professional role that supports communications for critical business/support functions at Truist, including finance, corporate responsibility and sustainability, CRA, and Truist’s charitable foundations. Strong writing experience and critical thinking in support of communications strategy, tactics, and plan execution. Develops and executes various communications, including but not limited to key messages, talking points, presentations and stories, provides media relations support for key storytelling opportunities, and authors communication for senior leaders at Truist. Collaborates regularly with others in Communications, Marketing/Social Media, and Functions or Business Segments.

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. Develop and execute internal and external communications strategy for

key support areas across Truist, including financial / earnings communications, investor relations, corporate responsibility and sustainability, CRA, and Truist’s charitable foundations.

2. Develop proactive public relations to obtain positive media mentions on Truist initiatives, performance and purpose; leadership message development; spokesperson training; issues management; and internal communications at the segment level.

3. Serve as a primary point of contact for line of business and function leaders.
4. Provide communications counsel to lines of business on company initiatives, performance messaging/quarterly earnings, internal and external philanthropic communications, and certain client-facing messages.

5. Collaborate with the social media team on messages and issues.

6. Deliver internal and external communications through various channels and news media.
7. Plan content/messaging and graphics/videos for town halls, conferences, speaking engagements and events.
8. Create positive news to build the company’s brand, advance our purpose, and demonstrate our care for all stakeholders.
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 training
2. 5-7 years of related experience
3. Demonstrated corporate communications internal and external message development and project management
4. Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills
5. Proficiency in using communications technology, video production and mass communications techniques
6. Ability to negotiate within a team and influence others as peers

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, or English
2. 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. 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.

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