Wells Fargo

Lead Communications Specialist- Branch Banking

Wells Fargo$100K — $179K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Public Relations, Media Relations, or Corporate Communications
  • 4+ years in communications within the financial services industry, especially branch banking
  • Experience in creating communication strategies for large, dispersed teams

Responsibilities

  • Advise senior leaders on strategic communications to align with business goals
  • Craft integrated communication strategies linking business initiatives and operations
  • Produce tailored messaging for executives, including presentations and scripts
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication adoption
  • Simplify complex information into clear messaging for leaders and staff
  • Manage messaging across diverse communication platforms
  • Identify and recommend improvements for communication engagement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings programs
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Dependent child scholarships
  • Adoption reimbursement
Full Job Description

About this role:

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Communications Consultant to support National Branch Network. This role serves as a strategic communications advisor focused on helping leaders connect strategy, priorities, and change initiatives to thousands of frontline team members across the branch network.

Branch Communications is the critical link between leadership strategy and frontline action, transforming business priorities into clear, actionable communications that drive execution. In this role, you will develop and deliver communication strategies that build awareness, deepen understanding, inspire belief, and strengthen commitment—equipping leaders and teams to confidently deliver results and advance organizational goals.

In This Role, you will:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic communications counsel that supports business priorities and organizational goals.

  • Develop and execute integrated communication strategies and plans that connect business initiatives, operational priorities, and change programs into cohesive and compelling narratives.

  • Create executive communications, frontline messaging, presentations, talking points, video and podcast scripts, and leadership materials tailored to branch audiences.

  • Partner closely with readiness, training, operations, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure communications support successful adoption and execution of business initiatives.

  • Translate complex information into simple, clear, and actionable content that helps leaders and employees understand what is changing, why it matters, and what actions are required.

  • Drive channel management strategies that align messaging across multiple communication platforms and experiences.

  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve communication effectiveness and recommend solutions that enhance audience engagement and business outcomes.

  • Foster strong partnerships across a highly matrixed organization, incorporating feedback and balancing diverse stakeholder perspectives to deliver the best outcomes.

  • Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity, accelerate content development, strengthen insights, and drive communication innovation.

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

  • 4+ years of communications experience supporting the financial services industry, with a focus on branch banking, retail banking, or other customer facing-frontline employee teams.

  • Experience developing communication strategies and content for large, geographically dispersed workforces.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Internal communications and corporate communications expertise

  • Communication strategy development and execution supporting business priorities and organizational change

  • Strategic communication and writing expertise supporting organizational change, operational readiness, and enterprise transformation initiatives

  • Multi-channel communication planning and channel management

  • Consulting and influencing with the ability to advise senior leaders and business partners

  • Strong collaboration skills within a highly matrixed and cross-functional environment

  • Presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to simplify complex information and build understanding

  • Experience applying data-driven insights and communication metrics to shape messaging strategies, improve engagement, and support business objectives

  • Ability to navigate complex business situations, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment

  • AI literacy and proficiency leveraging AI-enabled tools

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft Copilot

Job Expectations:

  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

  • This position offers a hybrid work schedule

  • This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

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.

$100,000.00 - $179,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

  • 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:

13 Jul 2026

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

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Careers

Joining Wells Fargo means becoming part of a distinguished financial institution that has been a cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the banking industry. At Wells Fargo, we offer a plethora of job opportunities designed to empower your career growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Work You’ll Do

At Wells Fargo, you will be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for professionals who are eager to drive innovation and lead with integrity. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional growth through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are recognized industry-wide.

Explore a Multitude of Career Paths

Whether you're interested in a position in finance, IT, customer service, or management, Wells Fargo has career opportunities in various fields. Our team members benefit from job stability, competitive benefits, and a culture that values and rewards performance and dedication.

Internship Programs

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Professional Growth and Development

We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees. Wells Fargo offers robust training programs and resources to help every team member excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. Growth at Wells Fargo is not just about climbing the career ladder but expanding your skills and expertise to add value to our team and customers.

Benefits and Rewards

Wells Fargo is committed to the well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. Additionally, we provide unique perks like employee discounts, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

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Empower Your Career

Step into a role at Wells Fargo where your skills will be honed, your achievements recognized, and your career can flourish. We're not just filling positions; we're building leaders who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the financial world. Join Wells Fargo today and be part of a team that’s redefining the future of banking.
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1852
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