Strategic Communications Specialist

Who we are:

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $38.9 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation’s capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Strategic Communications Specialist to join our Strategic Communications team to support the execution of communication initiatives across content creation, digital platforms, event coordination, administrative tasks, and social media management, and more. This role is ideal for a candidate who excels at collaborating with team members and providing essential support to achieve organizational goals. A key aspect of this job will be assisting with the development and production of financial communications, press releases, and employee communications.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:

• Content Support
  • Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting content for press releases, internal communications, annual financial reports, presentations, and other materials.
  • Work closely with content creators and team leads to ensure materials meet brand guidelines.
  • Support the distribution of communication materials through appropriate channels.
  • Partner with marketing teams on design, formatting, and general presentation.
  • Collaborate with various departments to gather content for various initiatives.
• Digital Support
  • Help maintain the organization’s website by uploading and updating content as directed.
  • Support email marketing campaigns by maintaining distributions lists, creating templates, and monitoring performance metrics.
  • Compile and organize analytics data for digital platforms to inform strategy discussions.
  • Schedule and publish social media posts according to the content calendar, monitor platforms for engagement, flag important interactions for the team, and assist in gathering and organizing visual assets for social media use.
• Event Support
  • Provide support to corporate events team, assisting with meeting logistics, including slide decks and material preparation.
  • Help create and distribute promotional materials for events, including save the date and registration links.
  • Coordinate post-event follow-ups, such as surveys and thank-you emails as required.
• Administrative Tasks
  • Maintain communication and editorial calendars to keep the team on schedule.
  • Organize and update the team’s digital asset library, ensuring easy access to approved materials.
  • Prepare reports and summaries on communication activities and their outcomes for internal use.
  Engage/coordinate with vendors/customers and internal teams on communication materials.
  

What You Bring to the Team:

Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office and appreciates the value of the hybrid work design.

It’s an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, journalism, public relations, graphic design or related field, and/or equivalent related work experience. Ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in communications and/or marketing. Agriculture and finance experience a plus.

Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

• Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes an employer match and additional employer contribution
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Option to use sick leave to take your pet to the vet for emergency services
• Up to five days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
• Ongoing professional-development opportunities
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program
• Physical fitness incentive plan
• Employer matching gifts program

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We can’t personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

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