Corporate Engagement & Media Relations Lead (PLANO)

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the 1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity Were building something newand were looking for bold, creative, and strategic talent to help shape it. USAAs Corporate Affairs team is growing as part of an exciting transformation to strengthen how we engage with our members and each other in service of our mission. Whether youre a strategic business partner or a creative storyteller, join us to forge smarter connections, deeper partnerships, and stronger outcomes. Together, were enhancing how we serve the military community and their familiesmaking every interaction more meaningful. As a strategic Account Manager supporting USAA - youll lead the development and delivery of integrated communications strategies that inform, engage and inspire. With a strong understanding of the financial services landscape, your part strategist, part storyteller and part project manager deeply attuned to the business, its people, and the channels that matter. Youll collaborate across Corporate Affairs and act as a connectorbringing strategic thinking, content savvy and rigor to every engagement. Youll bring the ability to quickly understand business goals, navigate functional priorities and translate complex strategies into clear, actionable communications. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations : San Antonio, TX or Plano, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do : Provides regular counsel and insight to senior management, company leaders, subject-matter experts, and unit staff to develop highly complex effective communication strategies and tactics in support of enterprise strategic initiatives. Prioritizes highly complex communication projects and ensures they support enterprise plans for employee, member, and public initiatives. Serves as a key influencer and integrator of strategic objectives across the enterprise. Creates strategies that employ communications tactics such as press outreach, online advocacy, social networking internal and external social channels, leadership, and other internal and external communication channels, and publications. Measures the effectiveness of communications strategies to ensure objectives are met. Develops and implements highly complex communications plans in support of business objectives and collaborates with colleagues to support positive business outcomes, protect and enhance USAA's reputation, and engage the company's workforce. Develops, manages and executes effective messaging, collateral, processes and strategies in support of business initiatives, craft key messaging for use with federal and local regulators. Partners with various teams within the Marketing & Communications Organization (e.g. Social Business, Content Strategy & Development) and with key enterprise partners in the development of collateral to be used across all mediums, including print, web, email, video, and social media to help deliver the messages on the identified channels. Maintains a command of USAA strategies and possesses in-depth knowledge of financial services industry issues and trends, and actively seeking to link those issues to ongoing or emerging employee, member and / or public communications opportunities. In support of public affairs, leads and / or partners in the development and implementation of all communications to include crisis management, legislative, regulatory and litigation communications. Manages message development and builds relationships with third-party groups. Develops and manages grassroots communications with influential groups. Develops relationships with the news media to leverage USAA's reputation. In support of social media, partners with the Social Business team to plans, directs, and executes USAA's social media strategy to protect, sustain, and enhance USAA's reputation. Develops and mentors junior team members. Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have : Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree required OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 8 or moreyears of progressively responsible experience in internal and / or external communications (including employee communications), preferably within the financial services industry to include media relations experience working with media outlets at national, regional or local levels. Subject Matter Expert writing and editing skills and excellent verbal communication skills. Subject-matter-expert knowledge of the function / discipline and demonstrated application of knowledge, skills and abilities towards work products required. Subject-matter-expert level in communication industry practices and emerging trends required. Experience in translating business objectives into integrated communication strategies and tactics that drive business performance. Project management and collaboration experience including managing cross-functional projects from inception to completion. What sets you apart : Experience in Financial Service communications and / or working within an agency model in an account management or producer role Strong Project Management skills and experience in PM Tools such as Workfront and / or Asana Enjoys collaborating cross-functionally to enhance business outcomes. Experience in video, radio & photography production. Experience shaping creative communications that are pointed at solving a business challenge. US military experience through military service or a military spouse / domestic partner Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $127,310 - $243,340. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation : USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits : At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.