Brand & Communications Lead

Santa Cruz, CA (Unknown)

$90K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own an integrated communications and content engine aligned with CRM and marketing automation to drive ROMI in a regulated bank environment.

  • Lead social, web, investor and media programs with real-time listening and escalation protocols to protect reputation.
  • Set KPIs and dashboards to measure engagement, reach, conversion and reputational impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute an integrated communications and content strategy that supports business development, deposit growth and brand differentiation.
  • Align communications initiatives with marketing automation, CRM insights and revenue-driving campaigns to support measurable ROMI.
  • Establish KPIs and reporting dashboards to measure engagement, reach, conversion and reputational impact.
  • Own the Bank's social media strategy, including content planning, publishing, monitoring and response across platforms.
  • Manage social listening, brand reputation monitoring and real-time engagement, including escalation protocols.
  • Create and oversee social content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Express and Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Ensure all activity complies with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
  • Lead website content strategy, development and management within the Bank's CMS and Notified CMS.
  • Optimize content for SEO and emerging AI optimization best practices.
  • Improve user experience, conversion paths and content performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or integrated marketing communications.
  • 3+ years of experience in banking, financial services or another highly regulated industry strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with mastery of grammar and AP Style.
  • Experience managing and/or marketing brands
  • Proven experience managing social media strategy, content development, publishing, monitoring and response.
  • Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Express and/or Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Experience with website CMS platforms and strong knowledge of SEO and emerging AI optimization best practices.
  • Experience drafting and distributing press releases via GlobeNewswire, PR Newswire or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting investor relations communications, including annual reports, earnings materials and shareholder messaging preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Vacation, sick leave, paid Holidays
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Ongoing training, professional development and career advancement opportunities
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West Coast Community Bank

ABOUT WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANKFounded in 2004, West Coast Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of its holding company, West Coast Community Bancorp. The Bank has branches in Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. West Coast Community Bank is distinguished from "big banks" by its relationship-based service, problem-solving focus, and direct access to decision makers. The Bank is a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey counties. As a full-service bank, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals, including business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, asset-based lending, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government-guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, mobile and online banking, bill payment and treasury management. True to its community roots, West Coast Community Bank supports regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local nonprofit organizations. West Coast Community Bancorp stock is publicly traded on the OTCQX marketplace under the symbol WCCB. Stock purchase orders may be placed online, through a brokerage firm, or through Market Makers listed in the Investor Relations section of the Bank’s website. For more information, visit www.sccountybank.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Founded in 2004
Santa Cruz, California, USA
247 employees

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69.3%
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