Vice President, External Communications

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is looking for a Vice President to help lead the Bank’s External Communications efforts. You will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Communications and Engagement (C&E), who has overall responsibility for the Bank’s communication, Community Development and outreach functions across the Eighth District. You will work closely with key team members within C&E and across the Bank to maximize the impact of the Bank’s external communications efforts in the communities served by the Bank and at the national level. The St. Louis Fed serves all or parts of seven states (Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois).

You will work onsite in our St. Louis, MO office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the work of highly skilled, motivated communications professionals – supporting a culture of innovation, results-oriented impact and professional growth.
• Use the power of storytelling to connect the Bank with the people we serve across the Eighth District and the nation. Those connections should demonstrate the impact our work has for those we serve.
• Work on a regular basis with the Bank’s most senior leaders to support and continually refine external communications efforts.
• Collaborate with other external communications leaders across the Federal Reserve System to support their work and share best practices.
• Drive partnership and collaboration across all external communications efforts in the Bank.
• Continually seek creative and new ways to maximize the Bank’s communications efforts – including the use of generative AI and other technology tools.
• Stay well informed about issues and trends that could affect our work. Continually drive discussions - about those topics and our approach - among leaders across C&E and the Bank.
• Serve as a trusted, strategic counselor to Bank and System leadership.  
• This St. Louis-based position will provide leadership for the External Communications team’s work - partnering closely with key leaders across the Bank to support their efforts. As a result, this leader will oversee and support the following aspects of Bank’s work:
  • Oversight of the Bank’s digital (web site and social media) assets.
  • Development and execution of a Bank-wide corporate news media relations strategy. The corporate news media relations strategy will include regular engagement and relationship building with national and global news media, along with local news media throughout the Eighth Federal Reserve District.
  • Development and execution of a Bank-wide social media engagement plan.   
  • Development and distribution of public-facing content - including blogs, special reports and multi-media content -across Bank channels. This work will include partnering with a number of teams outside of External Communications -- including our Creative team and others.
  • Close coordination with leadership of other functions (e.g., Research; Supervision, Credit and Learning; Community Development; Economic Education; Regional Executives, etc.) across the Bank to help them communicate externally with key stakeholders.
  • Partnership with our Office of the President function to support the work of St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, public affairs or a related field or commensurate experience.
• 10+ years’ experience leading teams focused on external communications strategies, message development, news media relations, content development and distribution, social media, web site engagement.
• Proven track record of successful results.
• Deep understanding of stakeholders served by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
• Strong executive presence, relationship management and communications skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver presentations to executive audiences, and prepare written plans.
• Understanding and experience in news media relations, digital and paid media.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to have direct conversations to address and resolve issues at all levels of the organization.
• Strong people leadership and talent management skills.
• Strong project management and operations management abilities, including the ability to manage multiple highly visible initiatives concurrently.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with a focus on working in a team environment.
• Strong organizational agility skills; demonstrated personal resilience when faced with challenges and setbacks.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to solve complex problems, manage change and improve quality and service.
• Ability to develop and leverage a strong external network including contacts in other Reserve Banks and in other external organizations.
• Travel (10%)

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
• Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about Bank's culture.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-Onsite

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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