WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The communications manager will help develop and execute communication strategies in support of business priorities. Encompassing communications across earned, owned and paid channels, this role will help drive initiatives to build, enhance and protect the RBC Wealth Management and RBC Clearing & Custody brands in the U.S.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Create and implement communications plans for assigned business areas, with a primary focus on external audiences.
• Help build brand awareness for the RBC Clearing & Custody business lines.
• Align efforts with business goals and deliver on public relations and content strategies to support key priorities.
• Research, write and edit engaging stories that highlight RBC expertise and capabilities and find ways to refresh and repurpose existing content when appropriate.
• Create messaging, talking points, press releases, bylines and social posts for executives and other key spokespeople.
• Help run media training sessions and support media opportunities, including interview prep.
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing colleagues and other support functions to develop and execute integrated campaigns, amplify content and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key industry and trade reporters.
• Support senior manager with reputational issue management and crisis communications, when needed.
• Monitor communications activities and measure results.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related discipline
• 5+ years of communications experience in a corporate or agency environment
• Experience in public relations/media relations
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Detail-focused, with keen critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work on tight deadlines

Nice-to-have :

• Knowledge of financial services industry preferred

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $65,000 - $115,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

· Drives RBC’s high performance culture

· Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

· Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value.

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