External Communications Lead – Corporate & Investment Banking

About this role:

This role drives external visibility for Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) through strategic media relations, executive positioning, and measurable coverage outcomes. The individual contributor will lead targeted media engagement, conference strategy, and awards programs to enhance CIB’s reputation and thought leadership.

This position is available in Boston, MA;
Charlotte, NC; and Irving, TX and offers a hybrid work schedule. The Wells Fargo job profile is Lead Communications  this role, you will:

Support media relations and broader external communications strategy and execution for CIB’s Banking division (corporate banking, investment banking, M&A, equity capital markets, investment grade debt capital markets, and leveraged finance)
Identify timely, insight-driven media and external communications opportunities aligned to strategy

Advise senior leaders on media engagement and positioning

Build and manage strategic media relationships across top-tier financial outlets

Develop briefing materials for interviews, speaking engagements, and external visibility opportunities

Media and speaker train senior leaders and prepare them for interviews

Produce weekly media reports and deliver clear outcomes, ideas and insights to senior leadership

Conduct research to support executives’ internal and external speaking engagements

Identify and secure speaking opportunities at key industry conferences

Manage media-driven award submissions and related programs, coordinating with business partners

Partner with marketing to develop Linked In content for CIB and senior leaders

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of Public Relations, Media Relations or Corporate Communications experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Experience developing proactive media strategies for investment banking, asset management, private equity, and B2B financial services clients

Desired

Qualifications:

Experience identifying news trends and developing media pitches aligned to business strategy

Experience researching conferences and securing executive speaking opportunities

Experience drafting award nominations and coordinating large-scale awards programs

Experience writing messages, talking points, and speeches for business leaders

Office Locations & Pay Ranges:125 High Street
- Boston, MA ($120,000 to $ South Tryon Street
- Charlotte, NC ($100,000 to $ West Las Colinas Boulevard
- Irving, TX ($100,000 to $163,000)
Pay Range Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.$ - $Benefits Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits
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Health benefits
401(k) Plan Paid time off Disability benefits

Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance

Parental leave

Critical caregiving leave

Discounts and savings

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships for dependent children

Adoption reimbursement

Posting End Date:14 Aug 2026

Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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