About Working at Commerce

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after more than 155 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk.

Compensation Range

Hourly: $25.70 - $30.30 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

Commerce Bank’s Brand Marketing Communications Group includes public relations, brand content and social media teams responsible for achieving greater synergies between the marketing functions that create, reinforce and strengthen the Commerce Brand. The Group focuses on public/media relations, communications strategies, social media communication strategies, brand content marketing strategies, graphic design, video & creative solutions. This position will focus on public relations and have responsibility for providing marketing analytics.

Essential Functions

• Draft proactive news releases and talking points with guidance

• Monitor and enhance media resources on commercebank.com (media center and awards page).

• Maintain brand communications training library with guidance

• Help maintain reputational risk management and readiness policies with supervision

• Serve as SME/technical expert for Workfront within the department, and for market submitters

• Participate in low-risk, low reach brand reviews of co-marketing opportunities to ensure quality and consistency with the Commerce brand guidelines

• Monitor and report on trending topics that could influence earned media efforts

• Monitor and report on Commerce brand reputation and sentiment

• Communicate opportunities to the Marketing team that inform and fulfill strategic objectives and goals

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic understanding of PR/earned media best practices

• Excellent copywriting, editing and proofreading skills

• Ability to work on multiple projects at once, collaborate in a team environment, and interact directly with stakeholders

• Strong professional demeanor

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• 1+ years experience required

• Experience with Google Analytics, SEO and social media metrics preferred

• Financial services experience preferred

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*For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the PR & Brand Strategies Specialist I job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $25.70 to $30.30 per hour. The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits. Click here (https://careers.commercebank.com/us/en/benefits) to learn more.

Location: 8000 FORSYTH BLVD, Clayton, Missouri 63105

Time Type:

Full time

Commerce Bank has been awarded numerous awards for our company culture. We have been included on distinguished lists such as Forbes’ Best Midsized Employers, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Korn Ferry’s Engaged Performance Award. You’ll see the difference for yourself when you join the team.

Why Commerce? (https://www.commercebank.com/careers/about-commerce)

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Commerce Bank is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and believes that every individual should have the opportunity to work at a job for which he, she or they qualifies. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.