Why Work at Bank First
At Bank First, we’re not just a bank—we’re a community. Consistently ranked among the top performing banks in the U.S. and Wisconsin, and recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For”. We combine professional excellence with a culture that truly values people. When you join Bank First, you’re joining a team that invests in your growth, supports your well being, and celebrates your contributions.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Imagine a workplace where:
- Your career growth is supported through training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities
- Flexibility allows you to balance work and life without compromise
- Your contributions directly impact guests and communities you care about
- You’re part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment
At Bank First, you don’t just fill a role—you make a difference. Every interaction matters, and every team member helps shape the experience our guests love.
About the Role: Marketing Communications Manager
Bank First is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to support bank wide marketing communications and public relations efforts. This role focuses on developing, executing, and coordinating internal and external communications that support the Bank’s brand, messaging, and strategic marketing initiatives. The Marketing Communications Manager partners closely with marketing leadership and cross functional teams to ensure communications are clear, consistent, compliant, and aligned across all channels, and does not include direct management of marketing staff. This role offers the opportunity to take the lead on marketing communications efforts, build strong cross functional partnerships, and advance your career within a collaborative, mission driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead bank wide marketing communications, including press releases, business briefs, and internal and external written content that clearly communicates priorities, initiatives, and messaging.
- Translate complex business, product, and operational information into clear, compliant, and audience appropriate communications for internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver marketing communications materials, including advertisements and promotional content, that support bank wide initiatives, product updates, and customer communications.
- Ensure consistency and clarity of messaging across marketing communications efforts in alignment with brand standards and compliance requirements.
- Serve as the primary steward of the Bank’s website content, ensuring information is accurate, current, user friendly, and aligned with approved messaging.
- Lead internal communications and intranet content management, ensuring employees receive timely, relevant information and partnering with departments to improve clarity and coordination.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including Retail, Operations, IT, Compliance, and Digital Banking to ensure marketing communications are accurate, compliant, and effectively executed in a regulated environment.
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QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of marketing or communications experience, preferably in the financial services industry or another regulated environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal and public relations abilities.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) preferred.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to brand consistency and accuracy.
- Familiarity with internal intranet platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint is a plus, and experience using HubSpot or similar marketing automation tools is a bonus.
About Bank First
Headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Bank First serves communities across Wisconsin and the Illinois Stateline region. Our growth is built on relationship based banking getting to know our guests personally and helping them create lasting value.
Our Culture & Vision
We foster curiosity, creativity, and responsiveness while embracing individual differences. Employees are empowered with tools to succeed and supported in their careers. Our vision is to remain the top performing, independent provider of financial services, delivering personalized solutions and value to guests and communities alike.
Our Values
Relationship Based | Community Focused | Innovative Solutions | Value Driven
Join Bank First and build a career where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every single day.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
- 3 to 5 years of marketing or communications experience, preferably in financial services or a regulated environment
- Strong written and verbal communication and public relations skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency and accuracy
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint
- Experience using HubSpot or similar marketing automation tools
What We Do
Bank First is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Through a combination of acquisitions and de novo offices, our Bank has expanded to serve the financial needs of those throughout Wisconsin. Our growth has been achieved through our relationship-based model of banking. We take pride in knowing our customers on a personal level and working together to create value for themselves, their families, and the communities in which we live. As a result of our growth throughout the State of Wisconsin, our valued customers have access to an increased lending capacity, a wider range of products and services, an expanded branch network, and a larger team of bankers dedicated to providing superior financial solutions that are value driven. Bank First employs over 300 full-time equivalent staff and has been consistently named one of the best banks to work by American Banker. At Bank First, we strive for excellence, not only for our customers, but for our employees, community, and shareholders as well. Our focus on excellence has resulted in Bank First being recognized as one of the top performing banks in the United States. We are one of 26 banks in the country to be awarded the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup. The award recognizes the top 10% of community banks in the nation based on profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics. Additionally, we have been recognized on the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Bank Honor Roll. As Bank First looks to the future, we will continue to focus on our relationship-based model of banking and expanding our reach throughout the State of Wisconsin. Bank First will continue to expand through organic growth and in the form of de novo branches and strategic acquisitions in the coming years and is excited for the opportunity to provide superior products and services to a larger base. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.
