Senior Communications Advisor

About the role

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland seeks a subject matter expert in communication strategy to develop and lead plans for effective communication strategies, projects, and programs. This position advises key stakeholders on communication strategies and writes or reviews communication deliverables for the Bank or department across various media.

Responsibilities

• Advises key stakeholders on developing and executing effective communication strategies related to high-priority projects.
• Develops and oversees additional projects.
• Writes or reviews communication deliverables for the Bank or department across a variety of communication media.
• Develops and implements measurement strategies related to communications tools and approaches.
• Develops key relationships with and promotes ongoing collaborative partnerships with Bank and Federal Reserve System colleagues.
• Ensures web content and communication materials are maintained to keep information current and engaging.
• Serves as an expert and advisor within the organization, with in-depth expertise in communications and broad knowledge of other disciplines within other departments.
• Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on business lines or the Bank.
• Experience working in a matrixed communications environment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 10 years of related work experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of related work experience. Expert-level previous experience translating complex initiatives into effective communication campaigns, advanced skills to counsel senior leadership, and extensive knowledge of project management are required.

Skills

• Expert written, verbal, and multimedia communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of project management.
• Experience using data analytics to measure effectiveness of communication initiatives.
• Expert in creating concise and compelling communications for different audiences.
• Familiarity with content-management platforms, especially Sitecore.
• Expert knowledge of creating and executing effective communications plans and campaigns.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Expert problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with design tools, particularly Canva and Photoshop.

Benefits

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland offers a comprehensive benefits package to support overall health and financial security. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.clevelandfed.org/careers.

Pay

The expected starting salary range for the Senior Communications Advisor is between $123,700 and $154,600 annually. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Schedule

This is a full-time, regular position.

Qualifications

Education and experience requirements include a bachelor's degree and 10 years of related work experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of related work experience. Additional qualifications include:

• Expert-level previous experience translating complex initiatives into effective communication campaigns.
• Advanced skills to counsel senior leadership in the capacity of a strategic advisor.
• Expert written, verbal, and multimedia communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of project management.
• Experience using data analytics to measure effectiveness of communication initiatives.
• Expert in creating concise and compelling communications for different audiences.
• Familiarity with content-management platforms, especially Sitecore.
• Expert knowledge of creating and executing effective communications plans and campaigns.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Expert problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with design tools, particularly Canva and Photoshop.

Skills

• Expert written, verbal, and multimedia communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of project management.
• Experience using data analytics to measure effectiveness of communication initiatives.
• Expert in creating concise and compelling communications for different audiences.
• Familiarity with content-management platforms, especially Sitecore.
• Expert knowledge of creating and executing effective communications plans and campaigns.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Expert problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with design tools, particularly Canva and Photoshop.

Physical Demands and General Working Conditions

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, standards, or requirements, efforts, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reserves the right to revise this or any job description at any time.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is committed to ensuring 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. To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to clev.4d.benefits.specialist@clev.frb.org.

Bank’s Ethics Rules and Drug Testing

As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, any debt or equity interest in a depository institution or an affiliate of a depository institution. A "depository institution" means a bank, a trust company, or any institution that accepts deposits, including a bank chartered under the laws of a foreign country. In addition, employees (and their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children) may not own shares of mutual funds, unit investment trusts or ETFs that have a policy, as stated in the prospectus, of concentrating in the financial services industry and that have underlying investments in banks or other depository institutions. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting. In addition, as a condition of employment, candidates must undergo a background check and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana, prior to hire and for certain safety sensitive positions during employment.

Privacy Notice

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is committed to ensuring 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. To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to clev.4d.benefits.specialist@clev.frb.org.