Senior Internal Communications Manager

Company: M&T Bank
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Responsible for the development and execution of strategic communications plans and activities that effectively inform, educate, motivate, activate and engage bank employees. Primary_Responsibilities * Identify key strategic corporate objectives and develop, implement, manage and evaluate bank-wide and targeted internal communications plans to actively engage employees in the achievement of those strategic corporate objectives. * Direct communications efforts that support bank product and sales objectives. * Also, with the bank's Marketing and Communications Department, develop and implement internal communications plans, including strategic messaging for employees, that support the bank's marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns and activities. * While creating dynamic, multi-channel communications plans around key corporate strategic objectives, simultaneously reduce the effort and resources devoted to less strategic, less critical communications requirements.Identify different employee segments and develop, implement, manage and evaluate various communications methods and channels to effectively reach those different segments. * Develop, implement, manage and evaluate a dynamic intranet homepage, and drive employee usage of the intranet as the primary source of corporate information. * Shift from e-mail and newsletters as primary information sources. * Build relationships with management and employee contacts and advocate for improved communication practices. * Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. * Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand. * Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable. * Complete other related duties as assigned Scope of Responsibilities:Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in communications or related field. Minimum ten (10) years experience required in a financial institution. Minimum five (5) years experience in a professional communications position (employee communications, public relations, etc.). Strategic thinking and decision-making ability; proven change management skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Superior project management skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to earn buy-in at all levels of management. LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America

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