Manager Corporate Communications (onsite/hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Communications Administration and Planning - 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 Executive Communications - 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 Financial Communications - Serves on AgriBank Disclosure Committee - 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 - Produces and manages development of annual report “wrapper” - Plans and manages branding, presentations and other communications for key stakeholder events including AgriBank annual meeting, employee appreciation, and AgriBank District conference. - Supports other financial communications such as rating agency presentations Strategic Leadership of Internal and Employee Communications - Provides the strategic vision, content architecture, and hands-on execution for AgriBank’s workforce-facing narratives, ensuring employees are aligned, informed, and connected to the corporate mission, vision and purpose. Core focus areas include: - Telling the AgriBank Story: Define and champion the internal brand narrative. Translate complex financial results, enterprise priorities, and business goals into compelling, authentic stories that are clear and actionable in order to connect everyday employee efforts to AgriBank's broader purpose. - Lead communication strategies that support organizational transformation, workforce initiatives, culture programs and enterprise-wide change efforts - Develop and execute employee communication programs that enhance engagement, transparency and alignment with organizational priorities. - Partner with Human Resources and business leaders to communicate talent, benefits, culture and employee experience initiatives - Provides communications support for companywide and human resources recruiting efforts - Provides communications support for companywide and human resources recruiting efforts - Utilize employee feedback and engagement metrics to continuously improve communication outcomes and workforce connection - Develop communication strategies that support talent, technology, operations, risk and business initiatives Enterprise Change and Employee Communications - Serve as the chief communication architect during organizational transformations, workforce initiatives, culture programs, enterprise-wide change efforts, system rollouts, or policy updates. Author clear, empathetic, and timely messaging that minimizes friction and guides employees through change smoothly. Communications Channel and Brand - Develops, implements, maintains and monitors communications channels (including email messages, office displays, social media, websites) in alignment with AgriBank brand and strategic messaging - Secures AgriBank investment in communications technology, and manages development and implementation - Coordinates AgriBank visual brand standards, and provides resources and support to employees and vendors - Oversees the AgriBank Writing Style Guide, and provides resources and support to employees and vendors - Provide guidance on sensitive or high-impact communications with employee, operational, or reputational implications - Selects and supervises vendor relationships with freelance writers, graphic designers, web consultants, crisis communication strategists, executive communication coaches and others Staff Management - Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates the performance of assigned staff - Provides coaching, guidance and developmental feedback to direct reports - Establishes work priorities, assigns responsibilities, and provides day-to-day leadership and direction - Recommends and implements performance expectations and standards

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
• Knowledge: 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; Intermediate knowledge of agriculture and banking
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Copilot, and emerging AI technologies, with the ability to leverage AI-powered tools to enhance communication effectiveness, content creation, workflow efficiency, and stakeholder engagement

Preferred

• Master’s degree preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits AgriBank benefits provide safety, security, and peace of mind for you and your family. Through comprehensive Total Rewards, access to financial tools and support, and personal services, our benefits demonstrate that employees’ health and financial well-being are of primary importance. Wherever you are on life’s continuum or what life transition you experience, our benefits support your health care needs and guide you along the path to retirement.
• Collaboration and Staying Connected - Beautiful office with exceptional space to collaborate with your colleagues and friends - Monthly employee activities to keep groups connected and have fun! - Annual Employee Appreciation activities - Multiple recognition programs to celebrate each other’s success
• Work and Life - Paid time off - Company holidays - Floating holidays - Sick time - Right Work/Right Place hybrid work program - Dress for Your Day flexible wardrobe policy - Generous company match on employee donations
• Growth and Development - Employee and leader career development toolkits - Tuition reimbursement - Internal and external resources and opportunities to grow personally and professionally