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Manager, Corporate Communications

Hancock Whitney
United States, Louisiana, New Orleans
Jan 26, 2026

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JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

The Manager, Corporate Communications will serve as a strategic and creative leader responsible for leading, developing, and executing communication initiatives that strengthen the company's brand, engage employees, and support key business objectives. This role is a member of the Corporate Communications team and requires expertise in the areas of employee and executive communications, HR talent and recruiting communications, crisis response messaging, media relations, marketing campaigns, digital content, and multimedia production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies, briefs, and messaging aligned with company goals.
  • Manage internal communication content, including employee messages, news updates, HR content, crisis management content, and video scripts.
  • Lead communications for various HR projects including talent acquisition and recruiting marketing initiatives.
  • Write, edit, and distribute public relations and news materials across appropriate channels.
  • Design and execute communication campaigns that enhance awareness, alignment, and employee engagement.
  • Collaborate with HR, leadership, and cross-functional partners to support company culture, change management, and engagement initiatives.
  • Oversee the creation of high-quality, professional content, including news/newsletters, blog style posts, intranet/web content, presentations, graphics, and general content/copy to support initiatives.
  • Assist in developing and executing crisis communication plans, ensuring timely and effective messaging during sensitive or high-impact situations.
  • Maintain consistent brand voice and messaging across all internal and external platforms.
  • Provide communication metrics, performance insights, and recommendations to management on program effectiveness.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, PR, or related disciplines.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, lead initiatives, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong digital and multimedia communication experience, including social and web content.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to lead and influence across teams.
  • Proficiency in communication tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, intranet systems, social media management tools, digital and graphic production, video and/or podcast production software).
  • Preferred: Experience in content marketing, web content development, graphic design, and advanced video/podcast production.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
  • Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
  • Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
  • Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
  • Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.

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