Company

Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondWhen you join the Federal Reserve—the nation’s central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team of mission-driven professionals to strengthen and protect our economy and our communities.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more. All brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance.

About the Opportunity

The Corporate Communications department has an immediate opening for a Vice President (VP) of Corporate Communications, reporting to Group Vice President & Public Information Officer.   

The VP of Corporate Communications provides strategic direction for the Richmond Fed’s communications and marketing operations, including strategy development and execution, crisis communications, employee and external engagement, media relations and creative services with the goal of promoting and maintaining a positive image of the Bank both internally and with the public.  Supports the Bank’s executives with internal and external communications initiatives—including media and speech requests; provides strategic leadership for the execution of public events; works closely with Bank and System senior officials to execute strategic communications initiatives; supports enterprise communications initiatives and leads System crisis communications response efforts.

What You Will Do:

• Work with the Senior Vice President/Group Vice President to create communications and marketing strategies that help the Bank achieve its goals and objectives through public awareness and understanding of the Richmond Fed and employee understanding and engagement of the Bank’s strategic priorities.

• Maintain strong collaborative external, System and bank wide relationships to identify strategic communications needs, lead/support initiative implementations and drive results.

• Serve as the Bank’s spokesperson for Bank-related media inquiries and providing counsel on District and System media issues and protocols. 

• Develop strategy and lead implementation of high-profile communications and marketing-related projects to deliver on the Bank’s and/or System priorities.

• Provide strategic counsel and support for executive leaders and for external facing Bank initiatives; provides strategic counsel and manages reputation risk; and serves in a System leadership role to support crisis communications plans as a part of the Bank and the System Crisis Management Teams. 

• Ensure department and functional business plans, goals and objectives align with the Bank’s overarching goals and objectives; promotes a leadership culture that builds talent and teams, manages and monitors budget to align with Bank goals and objectives and serves as a good steward of Bank resources.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field.  Advanced accreditation and/or advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in developing and managing intricate corporate communications or marketing strategies for a high-profile multifaceted, multi-divisional organization.

Discover the Reason Why So Many People Love It Here!

When you join the Richmond Fed, not only will you find a challenging and purposeful career, you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, including:

• Great medical benefits

• Pension and 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee resource networks

• Paid volunteer leave

• Flexible work options

• Onsite amenities that make working here fun!

Other Requirements and Considerations:

• Candidates should review the Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict-of-interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

• If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify [email protected].

• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations (including, but not limited to, requirements to vaccinate or test, mask, social distance, etc.).

• Sponsorship is not available for this role. The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility for this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship.

• The hiring range for the Vice President, Corporate Communications role is $220,000 – $277,000 annually.

• Salary offered will be based on the job responsibilities and the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as defined in the job qualifications.

• The Fifth District provides a hybrid work environment. This position is required to be onsite on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by November 26, 2024. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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