Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities to build the best possible relationships with our clients and with each other. Our workplace culture values each associate's unique experiences, background and perspectives and provides a collaborative environment for all employees to grow and thrive.
As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families, and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for "Best Bank" and "Best Commercial Bank" from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for "Overall Client Satisfaction" in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.
California Bank & Trust is looking for a Senior Communications Specialist/Writer to create effective, compelling internal communications that help to build culture, support change initiatives, convey executive strategy, and enable our associates to serve clients and meet business goals. The person serving in this role will work collaboratively with business partners across the organization to support a broad range of communications activities, including, but not limited to the following:
Optional/Preferred
Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or a related field and 2+ years experience but there is a strong preference to someone with 5-7 years of writing, editing and producing communications or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet qualifications or a professional background that requires strong writing and editing skills; experience in writing for corporate environment and executive messaging preferred; financial services industry experience a plus; ability to take technical information, determine what's important, and produce clear, concise copy that engages employees.
Working knowledge of writing and communications techniques and skills for print and electronic mediums.
Knowledge of public relations, journalism and various computer systems and applications, specifically interactive digital media software.
Ability to effectively identify appropriate communication channels given stated objectives.
Proficient in multi-channel utilization.
Ability to work effectively with people on multi-disciplinary teams.
Creative contributor and problem solver with excellent attention to detail. Solid organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Ability to write policies, procedures and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.
Knowledge of communication research, planning and strategy.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $73,000 - $87,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.