Executive Communications Lead, Corporate Risk

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Public Affairs builds trust, brand reputation, and positive business results for Wells Fargo. We enhance the company's societal impact and sustainability, execute strategic communications and brand management, and advocate for Wells Fargo's business priorities. Public Affairs includes these teams: Communications & Brand Management; Government Relations & Public Policy; Social Impact & Sustainability as well as Strategy & Transformation.

Reporting to the head of Risk Communications, this position will focus on integrated communications campaigns that support the priorities of Corporate Risk. This person will be responsible for internal and external communications planning and execution, creative storytelling, executive consulting and thought leadership. Preference is for this position to sit in Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; New York, NY; or St. Louis, MO. Other locations may be considered. The Wells Fargo job code title is Communications Senior Advisor.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic counsel and communications support for Operational Risk, Compliance, and Credit Risk.
• Develop, and deploy integrated communications strategies and plans that align with business objectives
• Design internal, executive, and initiative-specific communications within specific risk-type areas
• Determine strategic responses to media inquiries, including in a crisis situation
• Offer insights and influence decision-making based on risk or reputational matters
• Plan and execute organizational change communications
• Seek opportunities to fully leverage internal and external channels to tell and amplify our story
• Track and measure results to ensure they are in line with intended outcomes and business objectives
• Collaborate across Public Affairs to coordinate work and ensure a "One Wells Fargo" approach
• Partner with communicators to create alignment and support for enhancing the overall corporate reputation

Communications & Brand Management delivers strategic internal, external, and executive communications for Wells Fargo and is responsible for driving the company's brand strategy. The team provides world-class counsel to accelerate the business and deliver relevant content to build trust, drive stakeholder perception, and protect and enhance the company's reputation.

Depending on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date.

• 10+ years of communications experience in one or more of the following disciplines: public relations, media relations or corporate communications

• Experience developing integrated communications strategies and plans that align with business objectives
• Experience counseling executives on high profile issues and the delivery of internal communications
• Experience designing executive thought leadership platforms
• Experience in crisis communications and issues management
• Experience with proactive and reactive media relations
• Experience developing compelling content and leveraging multiple channels for creative storytelling
• Experience presenting information in a manner that persuades, enhances understanding at all levels

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

The salary range displayed below is based on a Full-time 40 hour a week schedule.

NY-New York: Min: $130,200 Mid: $186,000 Max: $241,800
NC-Charlotte: Min: $108,500 Mid: $155,000 Max: $201,500
MN-Minneapolis: Min: $108,500 Mid: $155,000 Max: $201,500
MO-Saint Louis: Min: $108,500 Mid: $155,000 Max: $201,500

NY-New York: 30 Hudson Yards - New York, NY
NC-Charlotte: 550 S Tryon St - Charlotte, NC
MN-Minneapolis: 90 S 7th St - Minneapolis, MN
MO-Saint Louis: 1 N Jefferson Ave - Saint Louis, MO

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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