Principal Events & Communication Strategy

Discover. A brighter future.

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors : We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together.

And we mean it we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies.

We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description :

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Works closely for the strategy development of communications, program management and events planning. Strategic, tactical, and administrative leader responsible for developing and conveying message to its employees, expanding the organization's use of digital capabilities (IntraSites & SharePoint) to showcase new & relevant content, engaging stakeholders and continuing to establish the business unit across the enterprise.

Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

Responsibilities

• Consult, develop & lead the design and execution of event planning recognition events, quarterly town halls, volunteer day, and leadership meetings including being directly responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvements, championing the improvements through the approval process and implementing them on a consistent basis.
• Consult, develop and execute multi-faceted, multi-channel communication strategies to drive culture, awareness, and engagement across the organization.
• Serve as point of contact for all communication needs and initiatives within the business unit, including communication support and responses for events, announcements, and business meetings.
• Consult, develop and lead the online management and communications of internal intranet site - including content development, updates and identification of opportunities to increase engagement.
• Serve as a liaison for the team and communicate regularly on changes, opportunities or trends.
• Lead the organization and execution of business unit meetings and communicate the status of key business activities across departmental teams and to internal business partners.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you :

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, or related field

8+ years of experience in event planning, strategic communications, and / or relationship management or related.

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for :

Internal event planning experience in a corporate setting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail

Ability to collaborate across all levels in the organization.

Application Deadline : The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Oct-01-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation : The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package.

Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits :

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include :

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and / or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.

com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

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