Discover. A brighter future.
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:
Excellent writer and messaging expert with ability to distill information and emotively express complex narratives across audiences. Responsible for developing content in support of Discover, including executive leadership communications (speeches, articles, presentations, etc.) to internal and external stakeholders. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Responsibilities
Writes articles, presentations, speeches, editorials, organizational communications, and earnings overviews for internal and external audiences. Proactively finds relevant avenues to re-purpose produced materials.
Sources consistent pipeline of information through development of strong relationships across business. Uses relationships to gain knowledge, produce content and offer ideas for general and executive communications.
Provides direct counsel and coaching to senior executives. Showcases thought leadership and company/industry knowledge in those discussions. Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into communication strategy.
Creates original content for DLife, Discover’s internal communications channel, and a wide range of company publications and events.
Helps prepare leaders for events by crafting scripted remarks or talking points, developing or evolving PowerPoint presentations and providing feedback during rehearsals. Ensures quality and consistency on all produced materials. Facilitates sign-off from Finance, Consumer Banking and other business constituents.
Develops, edits and/or proofreads Corporate Communications' materials as needed, ensuring accuracy, clarity and brand personality are appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Finance, or related field
6+ years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Finance, or related field
In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Finance, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we’d also look for:
Master's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Finance, or related field
8+ years of experience in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Finance, or related field
Prior communications and speechwriting experience supporting C-Suite executives within financial services
Strong understanding of multimedia, visual storytelling and modern communications platforms
Strong executive presence and presentation skills
Ability to work at all levels of the organization to mine stories, plan content, drive initiatives and influence change
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan-29-2024. 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.
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