Senior External Communications Manager

The Senior External Communications Manager will lead UMB's external communications strategy to strengthen brand reputation, amplify thought leadership, and engage key stakeholders. This role will develop and execute integrated external communications plans, serve as a strategic communication advisor, and oversee earned and owned media strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, or Journalism
• 10+ years of media relations and other related experience
• 3+ years agency experience or experience managing a PR agency relationship

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching program
• Annual incentive pay
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage
• Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate wellbeing program
• Associate emergency fund
• Various associate banking benefits