Responsibilities

• Develops, leads and implements a comprehensive communications strategy and plan to support AgriBank’s mission, vision and purpose
• Collaborates with business partners to develop and maintain the AgriBank Crisis Communications Plan and Business Continuity Plan, and fulfills designated role in crisis situations
• Develops and implements communications plans, and provides communications counsel for corporate communications
• Manages media relations, including drafting news releases and talking points, responding to media inquiries, coaching spokespersons, and coordinating news release distribution and monitoring
• Serves as the Bank’s principal liaison to AgriBank District Association communicators, Farm Credit Council and Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation on communications issues
• Provides communications counsel and support to the AgriBank CEO and other members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), as well as board chair
• Produces executive communications deliverables on a recurring and as-needed basis, including CEO messaging to employees and Association-owners, executive meeting summaries, messaging from the board chair, Board Briefs, presentations, talking points, and other communications for internal and external audiences
• Drafts and/or reviews financial communications, including quarterly earnings releases, dividend payouts, and investment calls, and owns and manages the content on the financial information page on AgriBank.com
• Develops and executes employee communication programs that enhance engagement, transparency and alignment with organizational priorities
• Lead communication strategies that support organizational transformation, workforce initiatives, culture programs and enterprise-wide change efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, English, journalism, marketing or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10-14 years of related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• Advanced writing and editing skills
• Advanced knowledge of Associated Press style conventions
• Advanced corporate communications, including internal communications and financial communications
• Advanced public relations, including media relations and social media
• Advanced skill in establishing and maintaining relationships with a variety of internal and external individuals and organizations
• Advanced knowledge of graphic and web design and website administration
• Advanced knowledge of finance

Preferred

• Experience with crisis communication planning and execution
• Experience leading a corporate communications function in a financial services organization
• Familiarity with Farm Credit System

Benefits

• Health care plan alternatives to fit your lifestyle, including: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness reimbursement
• Investment and retirement planning
• Saving today for tomorrow is one of the smartest moves you can make. That’s why AgriBank offers you a generous, competitive and flexible 401(k) plan for your financial well-being: Fixed Employer Contribution = 3 percent, PLUS, Employer Matching Contribution = $1 for $1 match (vested fully after 4 years) on the first 6 percent of eligible compensation you save
• Life and disability insurance plans for eligible team members and their families
• Free exercise facility onsite for all employees
• Parking and transportation discounts
• Generous employee referral incentive