The Corporate Responsibility (CR) department is committed to advancing an inclusive economy and ensuring strong financial systems around the world and over the long-run. Running a healthy, vibrant company allows us to invest in long-term solutions that advance an inclusive economy. With a best-in-class team, CR brings the full force of the firm to the work we do. We support both immediate needs today and work to address systemic, institutional challenges to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of our global economy, customers and communities. Our approach includes an integrated CR department, including research, policy, philanthropy, government relations, public engagement and sustainability, as well as deep integration into the business. Job Summary As a Communications Executive Director supporting Corporate Responsibility, you will work closely with executives across CR and the firm, as well as external stakeholders, to develop and execute public affairs and communications strategies that advance awareness of and engagement with the firm's contributions to the community and towards healthy economic growth. This role will specifically lead strategic communications for CR's community development initiatives, which spans the department's philanthropic investments, community engagement, and policy advocacy alongside extensive coordination with business stakeholders. The Executive Director will be responsible for building and executing plans that engage key audiences and shape thought leadership conversations at the local and national levels. This team member will leverage earned, owned and paid channels, as well as lead executive communications, events, and new creative storytelling initiatives. This position will report to the Executive Director and Head of Communications for Philanthropy, Policy, and Insights for Corporate Responsibility. This colleague will also contribute to strategic communications planning and execution across additional new thought leadership priorities and opportunities. This individual should have extensive experience working in a fast paced public affairs environment and have strong execution capabilities, as well as a proven track record in building and running communications campaigns. Job Responsibilities Develop and lead high impact public affairs and communications strategies to advance short and long term departmental goals Create and drive compelling narratives that support the Department's priorities, elevate key principals, and position the firm as a credible, authentic thought leader Identify and lead key announcements and events, in partnership with external organizations and across lines of business Draft public affairs communications and materials, including but not limited to press releases, messaging, media pitches, social media content, speeches, presentations, executive briefings, and beyond Deliver consistent, regular and targeted messages about the firm's commitments and impact to key audiences including community, government and business leaders. Work with colleagues in CR and across the firm, including Corporate Impact Marketing and Lines of Business communications partners, to create 'always on' communications to reach key audiences through tactics such as toolkit design, stakeholder messages, newsletter, video production and report development, online content and data visualization. Partner with the Corporate Impact Marketing team to provide strategic direction for our local and national CR marketing efforts. Oversee measurement and reporting of impact of these communications plans, performance and recommend/implement improvements. Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in public affairs, marketing and communications Significant communications and management experience in the private sector on issues related to economic growth and inclusivity, with public policy and government relations advocacy, and/or philanthropy and foundations Track record of effective storytelling and managing compelling public affairs and communications campaigns with measurable results Experience advising and interacting with executive-level management and senior leadership Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal and external partners and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders Strong project management experience, including managing teams and work across departments Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; sound judgment and strong collaborative decision-making skills Ability to function in a fast-paced environment Excellent organizational and time management skills Flexibility to manage constantly changing priorities and timelines Commitment to exemplifying the highest standards of integrity and professional excellence