Communications Strategist I

Overview

The Communications Strategist's purpose is to provide support and collaborate on the many ways senior leadership cares about our people, whether it's through our training, recognition, engagement, diversity and inclusion efforts, or other programs and philosophies. This role will promote a unified communications strategy grounded in quality, value, and standards. Assist in maintaining department-wide voice and branding while customizing routine to moderately complex communications for leadership. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Makes recommendations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of cohesive communication strategies for important initiatives to produce effective and timely deliverables
• Assist with consultation and collaborating with clients and stakeholders across the organization to build relationships and provide guidance to effectively plan, compose and manage the preparation, design, production, and distribution of a wide variety of communications
• Research, write, and support the development of talking points, scripts, emails, and speeches for internal communications for leadership
• Provide support developing communication plans to ensure that project and campaign deliverables are met as well as align communications throughout credit union
• Provide creative solutions for routine to moderately complex internal campaigns, strategies, and other initiatives
• Assist in consultative editorial/development services to ensure appropriate copy solutions are used, ensure content accuracy and grammar consistency in style and image
• Tailor communications by channel and according to strategy
• Collaborate and assist with content recommendations input and/or makes recommendations for communications initiatives
• Assist with leading medium to large-scale projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience in drafting and editing medium and small-scale communication campaigns
• Demonstrated executive maturity and an ability to work effectively with senior executives
• Familiar with of change management principles and practices
• Ability to collaborate tactfully with all levels of the work force and management to include Executive Leaders
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and co-lead projects with significant impact
• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment and manage multiple projects concurrently and meet changing requirements and priorities to accomplish goals
• Working knowledge of project lifecycles, project management methodologies, and business requirements analysis
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communications
• Working knowledge of word processing, presentation/project management and spreadsheet software
• Experience in organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Experience in research, analytics, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Effective copywriting, editing and proofreading skills, including extensive print and online writing and editorial experience
• Effective relationship-building skills
• Effective presentation skills
• Effective skill to successfully influence, lead and/or guide others towards goals
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or related field or the equivalent combination of experience, education, and training

• Experience as a speechwriter for high level executives
• Working knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
• Working knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectives