Strategic Communications Specialist

Job DetailsPosition Type: Full TimeJob Category: MarketingPlanters Bank & Trust Company Job Notice Planters Bank & Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Summary: The Strategic Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering clear, consistent, and engaging communications to both internal employees and external audiences. This role supports organizational goals by strengthening brand reputation, improving employee engagement, and ensuring timely, accurate messaging across all communication channels. All Planters Bank employees are required to: Live our core values at work each day with your Head, Heart, Hands and Feet. Maintain a strict standard of confidentiality involving all transactions. Deliver quality service to all customers. Possess a team-oriented attitude with a desire to see success in themselves and others. Develop a working knowledge of all bank products. Location: The location for this position may be flexible based on where the applicant is located as well as office space availability within our Planters Bank system. **Please note- Nonqualified applications will not be considered for the position. Likewise, applications with false or incomplete information will also not be considered for the position. QualificationsEducation, Skills & Experience necessary and Equipment Skills: Resume required Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred. 2-3 years of experience in a marketing or communications role is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and content management systems is preferred. Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills. Strong editing, proofreading, and storytelling abilities. Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Comfortable representing the bank professionally at public events and engaging in a professional manner. Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of organization. Satisfactory Credit Bureau and Background Report. Physical Requirements: Frequency Weight/Pounds Sitting 85% Standing 5% Walking 5% Fine Manipulation of Hands 100% Lifting 1% 5 lbs Carrying 1% 5 lbs Bending/Squatting 1