VP, Corporate Communications

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere! We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Phoenix, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA. At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. About the Role: Leads and delivers integrated corporate communications that connect employees and external stakeholders to the company’s strategy, culture, priorities, and organizational impact. What You Will Do: Lead integrated internal and external communications strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and business objectives. Advise executives and business leaders on messaging, stakeholder engagement, reputation management, and communication planning. Develop enterprise messaging frameworks, narratives, and communication plans that connect strategy, culture, performance, and organizational impact. Oversee media relations, public relations, corporate announcements, spokesperson support, and other external communications activities. Lead employee communications programs, campaigns, and events that reinforce strategic priorities and support engagement. Govern communication channels, editorial calendars, content planning, approvals, and communication standards across the enterprise. Direct corporate storytelling and content development for enterprise, executive, employee, and external audiences. Create and oversee executive communications, including presentations, town halls, talking points, and leadership messaging. Lead communications for organizational change, business transformation, enterprise initiatives, issues, and crises. Monitor communication effectiveness and use audience data and feedback to improve communication strategies, channels, and programs. Travel a few times a year for offsite, meetings etc. – Requires travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight and out of state. Other duties as assigned. What You Will Need: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience. Master's degree preferred. Typically, 12+ years with bachelor's or equivalent. Scope encompasses one or more corporate communications functional areas and enterprise communication policy.