Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The 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 Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is seeking a Strategic Messaging Specialist. You will be a senior communications specialist responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategic communications programs to elevate the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s reputation and visibility among target audiences. You will report to the Senior Manager, Messaging.

The salary grade for this position is 15. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Description:

Working with the teams across Strategic Communications, you will be accountable for leading the strategic development and implementation of communications programs that increase awareness of the Bank’s role in the public space and enhance the Bank’s reputation and visibility. You develop strategic messaging plans and key messages in collaboration with the Senior Manager of Strategic Messaging and the Vice President of Strategic Communications. You are responsible for liaising with groups across the organization to build awareness of institutional communications priorities and strategic goals and ensure consistency of messaging across internal and external platforms. You develop communications plans and project timelines related to Bank research, engagement, and initiatives. You are responsible for coordinating implementation of plans and execution of deliverables across communications units. You maintain awareness of Federal Reserve System messaging and communications priorities and seek to ensure the Bank’s alignment with these and with the overall strategic goals and mission of the Federal Reserve. You participate in development of key topical messaging sets, content calendars, and driving the overall content strategy for the institution. You help to think of ways to maximize strategic use of content across all platforms.

You work with key stakeholders across Bank to develop content ideas and coordinate execution and messaging across platforms, both internal and external. You serve as a strategic team member on a range of communications projects and as a writing and communications expert on specific Bank initiatives, with a particular expertise in writing about complex topics in plain and accessible language. You assist Bank departments and subject matter experts in translating complex research into clear and engaging information campaigns through digital (web, video, social media) and print channels.

You participate in expanding the Bank’s social media presence and engagement with digital audiences, in collaboration with the Digital Content team. Writes, edits, and reviews materials, including Bank publications, website content, email newsletters, and other materials. You assist with other Bank editorial projects as assigned by the Senior Manager, Strategic Messaging. You fulfill job duties and responsibilities in conformance with sound safety practices. You perform other related 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.

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated experience in communications planning and developing key messaging. Strong writing skills for both print and digital channels. Demonstrated skills in writing for both print and digital channels. Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision and adhere to specified deadlines. Advanced technical proficiency in editing/word processing, spreadsheets. Exemplary interpersonal and collaboration skills, oral and written communications, and an ability to translate research into language that the intelligent layperson can understand. Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive materials. Experience and an interest in creative use of Internet-based journalism, 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.

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 $200 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 takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “@phil.frb.org” domain or through the Workday system “[email protected]”. If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity. If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.

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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected].

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 to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

You will be required to complete a background investigation including drug testing as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be drug screened for the presence of marijuana. Any hiring decision based on a background investigation will be made following an individualized assessment that is job-related and consistent with business necessity and applicable law. 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 your 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.

By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity.

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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Communications/Public Relations Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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