Senior Communications Consultant

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

The Senior Communications Consultant – Office of the CTIO – has the ability to take tactical content and turn it into stories through writing, PowerPoint presentations, video scripts, and executive communications, bringing the great work that our team of talented Technologists delivers to life through Town Halls, technology-wide communications, and videos. Reporting to the AVP, Executive Communications, this position will provide support for executive communications to the CTIO while collaborating with team members, vendor partners, and internal stakeholders to discuss ideas and help deliver on projects. You will also partner with LPL’s Social Media team to collaborate on weekly content for the CTIO. There will be a primary focus on developing compelling Technology storytelling through written communications, and user experience design, as well as engaging with our LPL Productions team to bring these stories to life through videos while staying on top of Technology trends and happenings at LPL to help the team keep innovating, see a concept through delivery. Strong project management skills are required to help keep content and communication creation on track.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver brand-aligned, engaging content through a variety of communication channels for internal and external campaigns. This includes conference events, thought leadership, video scripts, and more

• Executive Communications and Internal Communications Support

• Partner with LPL’s Social Media team to collaborate on weekly content for CTIO

• Assist with direction and coordination of video projects from concept through creation, including storyboarding, scripting, coordinating talent, working with designers and videographers, editing, and coordinating with stakeholders in the approval process

• Write and/or edit scripts for videos, podcasts for CTIO’s Technology strategic story telling projects, events and more

• Assist in creation of Show Flow and PowerPoint Presentations for Monthly Technology Town Halls

• Track key dates and deliverables for the Technology Communications team

• Assist with strategic direction of the Tech Hub – a one stop shop for all things Technology Communications for LPL’s Technology organization

• Coordinate studio times for CTIO and other key leaders within the Technology organization to record video messages to the broader Technology team

• Plan and facilitate a communications calendar for the year that aligns Tech Town Halls and other video content to the overall Technology Communication strategy

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of professional experience in creative storytelling and compelling writing projects

• Advanced PowerPoint skills, executive communications, and excellent design skills for creating content for various communication channels

• Knowledge of creative communications through visual design or video production; communication/design tools to deliver interactive content and how they weave together to tell a story

• 2+ years’ experience with project management to ensure delivery of work in a timely manner

Preferences:

• Strong writing skills and the experience creating thought leadership, scripts, presentations, or other marketing-type campaigns

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload in a rapidly evolving environment balance multiple projects at once

• Creative mindset

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Self-starter

• Research skills

Pay Range:

$74,000.00 - $123,400.00

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.