Director of Corporate Communications

S & T Bank Director of Corporate Communications

Location: Indiana, PennsylvaniaReference #: R-412Work Days and Expected Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Additional hours as necessary to meet the objectives of the department).Function:

The Director of Corporate Communications will work closely with the Director of Sales Strategy and Marketing to create and drive the Bank's strategy that increases awareness and manages S&T Bank's brand and reputation through strategic storytelling. This individual will be responsible for external communications and internal/employee focused communications regarding S&T Bank and subsidiary brands. This role will interact with all levels of the organization as well as with the community, media, and industry organizations.Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for managing external communications program, including the development of press releases, media advisories and working directly with local, regional, and national media.Act as spokesperson on occasion and coordinate all media interviews concerning the company.Increase visibility in media and financial press by managing and building strong ongoing relationships with reporters.Develop and refine crisis communications plans in partnership with PR agency, Legal, Marketing, Human Resources, and Executive leadership.Assist with crisis management activities for key functions, including Legal, Customer Service, and Human Resources, and respond to media/press inquiries.Manage Executive Communications, including messages and plans in support of Director of Sales Strategy & Marketing and other business leaders.Responsible for the day-to-day management of communication and/or public relations agency relationships while aligning to brand guidelines, standards, and processes.Effectively plan, develop, and execute enterprise-level employee and strategic communications by collaborating with business line leaders and executive leaders.Assist with coordination of communication related to financial information.Support finance in the production of reporting and ESG related materials.Work with Finance Division in creating investor relations materials.Collaborate with Digital and Integrated Marketing teams to plan and distribute company announcements.Draft and handle submissions for industry awards while maintaining an organized awards calendar across Bank and subsidiary brands.Support S&T Bank corporate events such as quarterly earnings call and all employee events as needed.Work closely with colleagues across Bank footprint to ensure seamless and consistent communications.Physical Demands:

Operates office equipment: 10% of the day. The job requires reaching above the shoulders and manual dexterity skills for typing and data entry up to 40% of the business day. Travel as needed to branch and/or training sites and possible overnight stays required.Education:

Bachelor's degree in English Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field or equivalent work experience.Experience:

Requires 5-10 years of general business experience (financial services preferred) and 5-10 years of specialized communications, public relations and/or marketing experience.Salary Range:

$75,000.00 - $160,000.00Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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