Leads external communications for Corporate & Investment Banking through media relations, executive positioning, conference strategy, awards programs, and thought leadership. Advises senior leaders, manages financial media relationships, prepares interview and speaking materials, conducts media training, tracks coverage outcomes, secures conference opportunities, coordinates award submissions, and partners with marketing on LinkedIn content.
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 Charlotte, NC and offers a hybrid work schedule. The Wells Fargo job profile is Lead Communications Consultant.
In this role, you will:
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Office Location & Pay Range:
Posting End Date:
6 Nov 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
#BI-Hybrid
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 Charlotte, NC and offers a hybrid work schedule. The Wells Fargo job profile is Lead Communications Consultant.
In this role, you will:
- Drive media relations and support the broader external communications strategy 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 LinkedIn 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 Location & Pay Range:
- 401 South Tryon Street - Charlotte, NC ($100,000 to $163,000)
Posting End Date:
6 Nov 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
#BI-Hybrid
Wells Fargo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
355 W Martin Luther King, Jr BLVD, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202
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