Communicator - Associate at Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When 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 an Associate Communicator.

The Corporate Communications team provides strategic internal and external communications, creative, editorial, and web services. As an Associate Communicator you will use your expertise to assist with developing and implementing strategic communications plans across multiple platforms with the goal of engaging and educating employees, enhancing public understanding, fostering a positive image of the Bank, helping manage reputational risks, and supporting Bank and business objectives. You will partner with internal clients and leaders and provide communication support on a variety of issues, including employee engagement and communications that reach external stakeholders.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic communications plans in support of business areas across multiple platforms.


• Translate moderately complex subject matter into simple, well-understood messages focused on the Bank’s business, people, and community objectives.


• Assist with writing articles and covering events for internal and external publications and channels.


• Develop relationships with internal business leaders and other internal and/or external stakeholders as needed.


• Provide assistance with the development of multi-media and web communications to ensure business needs and client objectives are met.


• Leverage new mediums and tools to enhance internal/external communications opportunities.


• May have critical essential role in supporting contingency and crisis communications planning and execution.


• May provide support to cross-functional team initiatives involving development of creative communication solutions.

Qualifications:

• 0 to 3+ years of relevant work experience


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


• Strong analytical and organizational skills; prudent judgment, and decision-making ability, and a creative approach to problem solving.


• Highly proficient in oral and written communication with the ability to provide clear and concise information to stakeholders.


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.


• Fundamental knowledge of communications platforms, including digital and social media


• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with various other online applications, as needed for the role.

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 rich.recruitment@rich.frb.org.


• 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. Selected candidate is subject to special background check procedures.


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  The hiring range of the Communicator - Associate is $53,400 – $66,700 annually.

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


• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply April 5, 2024.


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

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Communications/Public Relations

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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