Head of Communications for Firmwide Impact and Strategic Initiatives at JPMorgan Chase & Co. | District of Columbia, USA | $157K/yr – $245K/yr

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Head of Communications for Firmwide Impact and Strategic Initiatives

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$157K/yr – $245K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the impact narrative for the firm by translating policy priorities into external stories and aligning cross‑functional teams to move strategic initiatives.

Impact communications: translate complex programs into messages for policymakers, media, and employees.
Cross‑functional leadership: coordinate Corporate Responsibility, lines of business, marketing, and communications for aligned execution.
Team leadership: mentor a high‑performing communications team and adapt strategy based on stakeholder feedback and external context.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Proactively identify opportunities to elevate JPMorganChase’s impact story with policymakers, opinion leaders, media, employees, and other priority stakeholders.
Effectively translate complex programs, policy priorities, and business initiatives into compelling messages for internal and external audiences.
Collaboratively partner with teams across Corporate Responsibility, lines of business, marketing, and communications teams to ensure alignment and execution.
Consistently oversee high-quality communications plans across earned, owned, thought leadership, executive, and paid channels.
Thoughtfully advise senior leaders on messaging, stakeholder engagement, reputational considerations, and communications opportunities.
Actively manage communications for strategic initiatives within the broader firmwide impact narrative.
Clearly establish priorities, expectations, and operating rhythms for a team of communicators supporting impact and strategic initiative workstreams.
Regularly assess communications performance, stakeholder feedback, and external context to refine strategy and improve outcomes. Confidently represent the communications function in cross-functional forums, helping drive decisions and maintain momentum across complex workstreams.
Successfully build, mentor, and support a high-performing team, balancing strategic direction with hands-on guidance and accountability

Requirements

15+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or related field, ideally within a large, complex organization.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across diverse teams.
Strong experience in both internal and external communications, including media relations and policy communications.
Excellent storytelling, writing, and presentation skills.
Strategic thinker with a track record of advancing business and policy goals through communications.
Experience advising senior executives and managing high-profile initiatives.
Experience working in Washington, D.C. or with policymakers and government stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree required