Job Description

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Los Angeles, CA. *4 days in office

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Line of Business (LOB) Communications Specialist will execute communications strategies and projects that help to promote City National Bank's brand reputation and growth. The Specialist will be responsible for pitching and engaging with media as well as developing, proposing, writing and editing content for a wide array of communications that promote the company's brand reputation, business development strategies and thought leadership, both externally and internally.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Support External Media Relations via:
  o Daily media monitoring and media coverage reporting
  o Media relations material writing and prep (e.g. media advisories, press releases, bios, briefing books, talking points)
  o Proactive media pitching and follow- up
  o Writing, tracking and reporting award submission entries
  o Supporting quarterly reputational metrics reporting
  o Ongoing logistical support to schedule photo shoots, meetings (to include note taking and reporting)
• Support Line of Business Communications. Duties to include:
  o Writing, editing, scheduling and tracking internal divisional and LOB emails
  o Supporting divisional and all-hands meetings with material prep, slide and script formatting, event logistics, invites, surveys and staffing of events
  o Writing talking points, speeches and remarks for LOB and divisional leaders across the bank as needed
• General team support work to include:
  o Updating content on the bank's intranet site using HTML
  o Preparing and formatting materials for town halls and all-hands meetings
  o General note-taking, calendar management and administrative tasks as needed.
  o Social media tracking and reporting
  o Conductings research and helpings to execute communication strategies
• All other appropriate duties as required

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience to include writing and copy-editing skills, proofreading, Journalism, editing, AP Style or equivalent
• Minimum 4+ years corporate communications
• Minimum 2+ of media relations experience
• Minimum 2+ years of banking/financial services industry experience

Additional Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations or related communications field preferred
• Finance/banking background preferred
• Journalism, editing, AP Style, business background a plus
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills required
• Must be able to provide high attention to detail
• Knowledge and proficiency in social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Must possess an interpersonal style that enables effective relationships with peers and senior executives in the execution of job responsibilities
• Strong background in corporate communications, business writing, media relations and digital communications
• Must be capable of working well independently and in teams

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation

Starting base salary: $78,970 - $126,140 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks .

ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us .

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.

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