Public Relations Officer - La Jolla, CA at Zions Bancorporation

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

114000.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Internal Communications, External Communications, Media Pitching, Press Releases, Social Media Management, Reputation Management, Event Coordination, Journalism, Written Communications, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Word Processing, Editorial Calendar Management, Media Relations, Market Research

Industry

Banking

Description

Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities to build the best possible relationships with our clients and with each other. Our workplace culture values each associate’s unique experiences, background and perspectives and provides a collaborative environment for all employees to grow and thrive. As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families, and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for “Overall Client Satisfaction” in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards. We are looking for a Public Relations Officer in La Jolla, CA. Essential Functions: Responsible for planning, organizing, and writing various internal and external communications and coordinating public relations events to achieve the company's public relations objectives. Promote and protect the reputation of the company and its products, its employees and its initiatives. Identify public relations opportunities and recommend company participation in or sponsorship of community events. Work with management and partners to plan and implement public relations activities, including press releases, media pitching, social media posts, etc. Establishes and maintains relationships with local, national, and industry news media. Track media mentions, reputation reports, and industry trends. Manage the blog editorial calendar, website publishing, and social media accounts. Coordinate public relation activities to support and enhance marketing programs and initiatives, new products and company sponsorships. Represent company at various public events. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of directly related experience. Frequently seeks out the development of new PR theories and methods. Employs advanced knowledge as a generalist or specialist of written communications, public relations, journalism, and computers. Good organizational, communication, customer service and problem solving skills. Word processing skills required. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire Employee Ambassador preferred banking products Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE! This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $93,000 - $114,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience and location

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for planning and executing internal and external communications to protect and promote the company's reputation. Key duties include managing media relationships, coordinating PR events, and overseeing social media and blog content.