Communications Manager

Position Summary

The Communications Manager will play a key role in developing and executing strategic internal communication campaigns that support transformation and change initiatives across Focus. This position partners closely with the internal communications and change management team to design and deliver integrated communication strategies that drive understanding, engagement, and adoption. The Communications Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with our values and business objectives.

In alignment with ongoing change management and transformation initiatives, this role will contribute to the development of an employee intranet designed to unify messaging across Focus’ business units and promote clear, consistent communication throughout the organization.

This role is located in St. Louis, MO. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders and leaders to gather updates and insights that inform communication strategies and content.
• Develop and manage comprehensive communication plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure smooth rollouts of change management and transformation initiatives.
• Create and edit content across a variety of internal channels; review and oversee materials developed by the change management team to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with company messaging.
• Track and analyze communication performance metrics; provide insights and recommendations to improve engagement and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Organizational Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in a communications agency or in-house communications role.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills; portfolio of writing samples preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to analyze metrics and use data to guide communication strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Flexible, agile mindset with the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $80,000-$95,000.  Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set.  The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.  Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 

Focus is a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management and related financial services firms. Focus provides access to best practices, greater resources, and continuity planning for its affiliated advisory firms, which serve individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive financial services. Focus firms and their clients benefit from the solutions, synergies, scale, economics, and best practices offered by Focus to achieve their business objectives. For more information about Focus, please visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com.

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