Vice President, Commercial Banking

Fifth Third Bank

Vice President, Commercial Bank PR developing strategic communications and media relations for Fifth Third Bank. Collaborating with leadership on proactive and reactive initiatives in the banking sector.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeCincinnati • Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $96,500 - $207,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement strategic external communications plans for Fifth Third’s Commercial Bank
Identify the course of action that balances strategy and execution, collaborate to implement solutions
Proactive media relations: identify opportunities to build awareness of Commercial strategy
Reactive media relations: protect and defend the Commercial bank’s reputation
Create and execute award nominations for key executives and projects
Prepare materials and implement strategies to manage a crisis
Collaborate with leadership and peers to support business objectives
Plan, edit, and create content for various external communications channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Prior experience in banking and/or financial services strongly preferred
8+ years of experience in proactive and reactive media relations, corporate positioning, thought leadership, and social media
Excellent attention to detail, along with superb writing and editing skills for original content as well as rewriting and optimizing content
Ability to deliver against tight deadlines when they arise, resolve issues, and propose solutions in a fast-paced environment
Strong intellectual ability and presence that earns the respect and attention of key internal partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of employees and their families
Physical, financial, emotional and social well-being support
Opportunity to participate in an incentive compensation plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

media relationscorporate positioningthought leadershipsocial mediacrisis managementcontent creationeditingstrategic communicationaward nominationsexternal communications

Soft Skills

attention to detailwriting skillsediting skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationtime managementadaptabilityleadershipcommunicationstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's degree