Communications Specialist

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

The Communications Specialist is responsible for executing The Planning Perspectives Podcast from concept to completion. This includes generating and refining ideas for episodes, supporting the development of scripts, coordinating guests, and overseeing vendors for the recording, editing, and distribution processes.

In addition, the role contributes to the writing process for thought leadership content, newsletters, webinars, and other digital communications, and monitors media coverage to produce clear, actionable reports for leadership. Success in the role requires strong writing skills, close attention to detail, and a shared commitment to clarity, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement. The role is based primarily in our Philadelphia office to enable close collaboration with the team.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Plan, launch, and manage episodes for The Planning Perspectives Podcast including ideation, scripting support, guest coordination, recording, editing, and distribution strategy. 
• Coordinate with Social Media Manager for video content strategies designed to increase viewership, reach, impressions, and engagement across social, web, and video platforms.  
• Coordinate agency and stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth recording sessions and timely episode launches.  
• Write and edit thought leadership materials across the Company’s lines of businesses. 
• Support content for monthly newsletters, webinars, and other forms of digital communication. 
• Manage media monitoring platforms for news coverage and create weekly media reports.  
• Assist with additional external communications priorities with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality deliverables. 
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge and adhering to all bank policies and procedures, within the scope of their job, to ensure compliance. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field.  
• Minimum of 3 years’ related work experience, including at least one year in corporate communications or agency, is preferred. 
• Experience within financial services, wealth management, highly regulated industries or partnering with compliance and legal teams is preferred. 
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to manage details across multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. 
• Demonstrate experience in communications, podcasts, video, or digital communication strategies. 
• Demonstrate ability to translate complex or technical topics into compelling, audience-friendly content. 

WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Salary Range:

$64,491.00 - $105,949.50

Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidate’s experience, job-related skills, relevant education, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

In addition to base salary, WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) and its subsidiaries may offer eligible Associates discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards. WSFS provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws, and paid holidays. Benefit offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, legal limitations, and may vary based on an Associate’s location and employment status. For more information about Associate benefits, please visit https://www.wsfsbank.com/about/careers/

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at careers@wsfsbank.com.

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.