The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an Executive Assistant (Banking) in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities:
• Marketing collateral, e-mail messages, social media content, and engaging copy for digital and print ads.
• Standalone communications as required to targeted audiences, including effective operational and informational messages to credit unions on product/system updates or special actions required related to regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Content related to the company and its products for publication on the company’s internal and external websites and distribution to credit union media.
• Content related to the company’s role as a community partner and credit union industry advocate; messages related to company events, initiatives, news and promotions.
• Thought leadership content for company blogs, social media channels and trade publications; articles bylined by Velera executives and subject matter experts for placement in trade publications; case studies and white papers.
• Communications and scripts for Velera executives.
• Performs independent research and interviews internal Velera staff and external credit union stakeholders to acquire strong knowledge of the company’s products, solutions, services and value proposition to create appropriate content and messaging.
• Uses exceptional writing ability, professional editorial judgment, proficiency in both long-form and short-form content development, and strong working knowledge of AP style to create compelling content and copy.
• Plans, writes, edits, and distributes external communications in support of Velera’s Marketing and Communications initiatives, as well as Velera products and services, events and thought leadership.
• Ensures communications meet quality standards while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Assists leadership in the collection and presentation of performance metrics that reflect the Corporate Communications department’s productivity and output.
• Works with IT team members and Marketing web developers to ensure functionality and accuracy of online content, email templates and new applications.
• Works closely and professionally with clients and subject matter experts, demonstrating interpersonal skills and commitment to completing projects according to mutually agreed upon deadlines.
• Maintains current knowledge of credit union industry news and trends; Velera products, solutions, and services; and the company’s strategic initiatives.
• Provides coverage for emergency communications if/as needed outside of normal business hours, including business disruption events and/or other crises.
• Processes email distribution list requests, using data sourced from CRM database for message distribution as/when needed.
• Ensures effective email delivery through email distribution list management and troubleshoots with credit unions and their account management teams.
• Communicates effectively with clients, as well as team members, in verbal and written formats; delivers presentations as needed.
• Exercises initiative, discretion, follow-through, and independent judgment. Provides editorial feedback on the work of other team members to ensure quality control

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field required.
• At least five (5) years of experience writing in a professional business-to-business environment required
• Experience working with CRM tools (Salesforce, Pardot, etc.) required. Experience in financial services and/or payments industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build productive relationships with people of diverse styles and backgrounds and ability to convey relevant information clearly both written and verbally

• Responds positively to changing business priorities, ability to be flexibility in a changing work environment and open to new ideas and approaches

• Ability to distill complex topics into compelling, easily consumable content

• Ability to self-manage time, work in fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines

• Exceptional writing and editing skills; strong working knowledge of AP style

• Capability to think creatively and originally to create compelling and engaging content for assignments

• Demonstrated excellent analytical and quantitative skills

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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