Responsibilities

• Design, manage and execute robust and holistic communications programs that demonstrate a creative approach to external narrative building and storytelling, and show direct impact against markets’ unique priorities.
• Work closely with the regional presidents and other local leaders, as well as a cross-functional team of Corporate Communications and other internal partners, to provide strategic counsel and support across the spectrum of external communications, including thought leadership content, social media channels, corporate announcements, speaking engagements, public events and more.
• Serve as the primary contact for assigned markets media, including developing relationships with media representatives, proactive story placement, drafting and publishing press releases and media briefings, developing social media content, managing media inquiries, supporting preparation of spokespeople and leading ongoing campaigns.
• Support the corporation's external responses to regional issues and media questions, serving as spokesperson in the local market as needed.
• Develop and write stories, op eds, remarks and talking points.
• Leverage data and results to inform approach and make recommendations to inform future communications strategies and measure the effectiveness of campaigns
• Promote a high-performance culture built on teamwork, trust and a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and learning
• Establishes the strategic direction for communications while providing leadership and guidance on key initiatives, content/channels, and the prioritization of work on the team.
• Effectively partners with business leadership teams to develop communication strategies; plans, researches, and develops content for complex communications initiatives.
• Identifies issues and opportunities, serves as trusted advisor to organization on all aspects of communication, and engages other parts of the organization to ensure strategic alignment, clarity, and accuracy of message.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of industry relevant experience

Preferred

• Master's degree desirable
• Branding
• Change Management
• Creative Process
• Design Thinking
• Digital Marketing
• Media Relations
• Prioritization
• Strategic Communication Planning
• Strategic Planning

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.