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CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of PhiladelphiaThe Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.The Senior Communications Specialist is a senior professional responsible for a variety of high-profile communications projects for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Partnering with the Bank President’s speech writer, the senior specialist edits speech content for publication. Additionally, you develop and implement internal communications efforts to support Bank key strategic initiatives, core business objectives, and executive leadership communication needs. You also contribute to external communications efforts that enhance the Bank’s messaging strategy and elevate the organization’s reputation and visibility among target audiences. In addition, you provide editorial review of internal communications, and other publications, as needed.Job DescriptionWorking with the teams across Strategic Communications and Digital Engagement, the Office of the President, and other key Bank partners, the senior communications specialist provides strategic communications support and counsel to advance key Bank initiatives and priorities.
Works closely with the Bank President’s speech writer to edit speeches for publication.
Partners with colleagues in Strategy, Risk, and Financial Management to promote the Bank’s leadership on the International Operational Risk Working Group and edit communications materials
With the Manager, Strategic Messaging, works closely with senior leadership on executive communications support for internal communications.
Leads communication planning and strategy for key Bank initiatives for both internal and external audiences.
With Manager of Strategic Messaging and the Messaging team, develops communications plans and project timelines related to special internal communications initiatives. Responsible for implementation of communications plans and execution of deliverables across Strategic Communications and Digital Engagement units.
Provides editorial review for internal communications products, including the employee newsletter and intranet articles. Ensures quality and accuracy of work product and adherence to style guidelines.
As part of the Strategic Messaging team, participates in developing of key topical messaging sets, content calendars, and driving the overall content strategy for the institution. Generates ideas on how to maximize strategic use of content across all platforms.
Collaborates on key messaging for projects and communications initiatives, including leading messaging development for select topics, and actively contributes to the Strategic Messaging Workgroup.
Creates content to support internal and external communication, including contributing to the Bank’s featured content series, annual report, employee newsletter, employee intranet, and more.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, education, or related discipline and a minimum of seven years of relevant writing and editing experience. Must have a combination of editing and writing experience.Knowledge and Skills:Demonstrated skills in writing for both print and digital channels. Outstanding editing and prooing abilities and demonstrated attention to detail. Familiarity with commonly used style manuals. Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision while adhering to specified deadlines. Advanced technical proficiency in editing/word processing and spreadsheet software. Effective interpersonal skills, oral and written communications, and an ability to translate research into language that an educated/informed audience can understand. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive materials. Experience and an interest in creative use of internet-based journalism, and social media and familiarity with publishing software. Proven proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint as well as internet research skills.Other Requirements: None.Physical Requirements: None.The salary grade (https://www.philadelphiafed.org/-/media/frbp/assets/institutional/careers/frbp-salary-structure.pdf) for this position is: 15.We offer a great benefits package that features:
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 & Holidays
Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
Additional Information:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer eight employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We have eight employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct (https://www.philadelphiafed.org/-/media/frbp/assets/institutional/careers/Full-Code-of-Conduct-with-Appendices-A-and-B.pdf) to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove their eligibility to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
This is not a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.
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Full Time / Part TimeFull timeRegular / TemporaryRegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)YesJob CategoryCommunications/Public RelationsWork ShiftFirst (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.Privacy Notice (https://www.kansascityfed.org/documents/7797/WorkdayPrivacyNotice.pdf)OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.Why Our People Choose Us:Our reputation precedes usThere will always be room for personal growthOur people are firstYou’ll find the right balanceYour responsibilities will be meaningfulWe hope that you will be our future colleague.
