The Corporate Affairs Specialist - External Communications, is accountable for the execution of public relations and social media content, approvals management and communication plans for external channels to include media responses, speaking engagements, awards, press releases and social media content. This role will create, and measure external campaigns, channel execution and content, and will directly work and collaborate with our U.S.-based Corporate Affairs team, external public relations firm and the India leadership team.
Essential Job Functions
Execute, track and measure public relations and digital channel communications for the company's external presence, including media responses, speaking engagements, awards, press releases and social media content and digital assets. Continuously identify new opportunities for storytelling to increase brand awareness. - (40%)
Develop content and plans for external communication in collaboration with internal partners (People and Culture, Sustainability, Technology, etc.), public relations firm, and leadership team. - (40%)
Build relationships with internal teams, external partners and broader Corporate Affairs/Sustainability Team to effectively create communications. - (10%)
Articulate public relations and digital strategies, and leverage business knowledge to make informed recommendations. - (10%)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience
2+ years of experience working in communications.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience coordinating and executing external communications.
Skills
Brand Storytelling
Press Releases
Media Relations
Social Media Management
Digital Channels
Business Communications
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Reports To Manager and above
Direct Reports 0
Work Environment
Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.
Travel
Ability to travel up to 5% annually
Physical and Mental Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
Communicate/Hearing
Communicate/Talking
Stationary Position/Seated
Typing/Writing
Focus and complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity metric
Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment
Other Duties
This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.
About Bread Financial®
At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.
Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers. Our payment solutions deliver growth for some of the most recognized brands in travel & entertainment, health & beauty, technology, electronics, jewelry, home and specialty apparel through our co-brand and private label credit cards and pay-over-time products providing choice and value to our shared customers. Additionally, we offer Bread Financial general purpose credit cards and saving products that empower our customers and their passions for a better life.
Bread Financial proudly marks 30 years of success in 2026. To learn more about our global associates, our performance and our sustainability progress, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.
Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Family:
Communications
Job Type:
Regular
Bread Financial provides simple, personalized payment, lending, and saving solutions.
We create opportunities for our customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, and financial flexibility.
