• Business Banking Communications Specialist

    M&T Bank (Buffalo, NY)


    **Location:** Hybrid at One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY

    Overview:

    Responsible for the development and execution of internal and external communications activities for the Business Banking division and its geographies.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + Work with internal Business Banking stakeholders to develop, manage, implement, and evaluate bank-wide and targeted internal and external communications plans and strategies for bank-related products, services, activities, personnel, issues, etc..

    + Identify, prepare and implement plans for significant organizational announcements and respond to employee inquiries.

    + Build relationships with employee contacts and serve as advocate for improved communication practices.

    + Contribute to the bank’s employee-related publications.

    + Oversee and manage some intranet functions within the department.

    + Assist in the coordination of other internal bank communications.

    + Manage other writing assignments and projects as needed.

    Scope of Responsibilities:

    Will work with the Business Banking division and its geographies to assist them in meeting their business objectives – work will impact targeted employee populations as well as the bank as a whole.

    Education and Experience Required:

    Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field or equivalent in experience

     

    Minimum three (3) years experience in a professional communications position (employee communications, advertising, public relations, etc.).

     

    Superior written and verbal communication skills.

     

    Strong project management skills.

     

    Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to think quickly, act professionally, and present ideas effectively and earn buy-in with all levels of management.

     

    Excellence PC skills with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Access, Excel), GroupWise, Adobe PhotoShop, FileNET/internet and/or design experience a definite plus.

     

    Knowledge of print and electronic publication preparation and production, as well as intranet skills.

     

    Ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously with high-quality results.

     

    Willingness and ability to accept constructive criticism from peers, supervisors and executives throughout the bank.

     

    M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $60,890.34 - $101,483.90 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

     

    Location

     

    Buffalo, New York, United States of America

     

    M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.