Communications Manager I – Social Media Communications

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for supporting a team or project accountable for enterprise-wide and Line of Business targeted communications. Key responsibilities include assisting in high-priority communication initiatives, programs, and projects, and/or providing editorial planning and writing expertise. Job expectations include serving as a control partner and driving growth strategies through the company’s brand, reputation and business plans.

Social Media Communications Manager’s key responsibilities are to support the MTM Social Media model which includes enabling and providing ongoing social support for MTM. Handles multiple MTM LinkedIn social media program, corporate messaging through Bank of America enterprise social channels, including LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. Supports our Employee Social Program (Dynamic Signal).

Responsibilities:

• Support strategy and execution for BofA brand handles and MTM LI which includes partnering with MTM/Comms/Media execs to understand business objectives, develop authentic executive voices, build trusted relationships and work with agency to write and review social media copy/assets for distribution on brand and MTM personal social handles.

• Assist in the expansion of Employee Social Program (Dynamic Signal), enabling our employee base on social media in a compliant way and increasing brand sentiment.

• Serve as a social media subject matter expert, delivering executive and employee training (1-on-1 sessions as well as large groups of 300-400), defining broader executive social support models (beyond MTM program), tracking performance through KPIs and reporting, and providing data-driven recommendations to strengthen engagement, reach, and brand sentiment.

• Adhere to social media governance, risk management, and compliance, partnering closely with Communications, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and agency partners to establish controls, maintain social media guidelines, and enable compliant executive and employee participation.

• Supports the development and execution of strategic communication plans to drive business and team objectives

• Demonstrates acumen in financial services and relevant line of business and/or staff support functions and leverages to influence business results through strategic communications activities

• Assists in the creation of consistent, engaging, and strategic messaging, including leader messaging, articles, interviews, and other written and visual pieces that reflect company tone and narrative

• Supports creation of targeted and enterprise-wide communications for various channels, including email, written announcements, employee messaging, town halls, videos, and blog posts

• Partners with colleagues such as Media Relations, Global Marketing, Public Policy, Human Resources, Legal and Local Markets teams to drive priority programs and create engaging and impactful content, working independently and staying connected with all key stakeholders

• Drives innovation and new ways of communicating across existing and new channels for external and internal audiences including mass/public, clients and customers, influencers and partners, regulators/elected officials, Board/Executive leadership, and employees

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in communications, social media or the financial services industry

• Risk management experience, including defining and adhering to process and business controls, understanding when to engage key SME partners such as Compliance or Legal

• Strong copywriting skills with the flexibility to speak from a brand or an individual’s perspective with an emphasis on authenticity 

• Aptitude to communicate effectively and is comfortable presenting to both small and large groups

• Flexibility to balance both planned and unplanned events to support in social media 

• Ability to own and execute a project end-to-end

• Collaborative with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Creative and resourceful with a continuous improvement mindset

• Detail oriented; research skills and client-focused, always put our client's first mindset; knowledge of key social media channels and platforms (LinkedIn, IG, X, etc.)

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Skills:

• Active Listening

• Attention to Detail

• Oral Communications

• Written Communications

• Collaboration

• Customer and Client Focus

• Presentation Skills

• Prioritization

• Risk Management

• Adaptability

• Business Acumen

• Influence

• Planning

• Project Management

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100), US - NJ - Pennington - 1500 American Blvd - Hopewell Bldg 5 (NJ2150)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$78,700.00 - $113,500.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.