Sr. Lead Communication Consultant

About this role:

This position will be responsible for designing and executing the external and internal communications strategy for all matters pertaining to labor relations including collective bargaining.  This position will set communications strategy in alignment with the subject matter experts across the company including Legal, HR, Consumer, Small and Business Banking, and others. Alongside the Head of Labor Relations Communications, the ideal candidate will manage media relations activities pertaining to labor relations and Wells Fargo to foster engagement, drive business results and enhance Wells Fargo’s reputation. This position will office in Charlotte, NC or Dallas ,TX or Minneapolis, MN  or St. Louis, MO or Tempe, AZ or West Des Moines, IA and does not offer relocation assistance.

In this role you will

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic counselor for senior leadership for matters related to labor relations.    
• Support implementation of an annual communications strategy, in partnership with other communications teams across the enterprise, to ensure alignment of communications strategies and messages.  
• Pitch and respond to reporters from key national print, newswire, radio and broadcast media outlets 
• Serve as a spokesperson for media inquiries or prepare suitable subject matter experts to respond 
• Managing proactive and reactive media inquiries pertaining to labor relations, and supporting other external communicators respond to matters involving labor relations. 
• Identify executive advocacy, external speaking and/or social media opportunities.  
• Write and edit speeches, talking points, social media submissions and content for target audiences. 
• Collaborate with peers on the team and with the labor relations cross functional team from a media relations standpoint. 
• Track and measure results to ensure they are in line with intended outcomes  

Depending on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. 

Required Qualifications 

• 7+ years of Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience developing integrated communications strategies and plans  
• Experience with proactive and reactive media relations 
• Experience communicating with a unionized and non-unionized workforce, and familiarity with U.S. labor law  
• Experience securing broadcast and print media opportunities with national or trade media outlets 
• Experience prepping executives for high profile media interviews or speaking engagements 
• Experience developing compelling content and leveraging multiple channels for storytelling 
• Experience building strong relationships and collaborating across large organizations 
• Experience presenting information that persuades, and enhances understanding at all levels 

Office Locations 

• 401 South Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC
• 1445 Ross Avenue - Dallas, TX
• 600 South 4th Street - Minneapolis, MN
• 114 North Beaumont Street - St. Louis, MO
• 64 East Broadway - Tempe, AZ
• 800 South Jordan Creek Parkway - West Des Moines, IA

Posting End Date: 

*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

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