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Job Summary

The Rotational Program Associate position at Bread Financial offers recent college graduates the opportunity to explore different areas of our business and develop a variety of skills. Participants will collaborate with 2-3 different teams throughout our organization in areas such as Global Audit, Risk, Corporate Events and Engagement, People & Culture, Marketing, among possible others. This allows them to better understand their skill set and desired career path. They will also build a firm knowledge of our business and company culture and take part in a Talent Development curriculum focused on self-awareness and early career growth.

The Corporate Affairs Team oversees internal and external communications and the sustainability strategy at Bread Financial. The External Communications team is responsible for the development and execution of communications strategies, plans, and tactics that enhance and protect the reputation of the company, grow brand awareness and elevate the visibility of its leaders through content creation, public relations and social media. In partnership with the External Communications Manager, the Rotational Program associate will serve as the company’s “beat writer,” producing unique content for a variety of channels that together tell the Bread Financial story to current and potential associates, current and potential brand partners, customers and communities. With a focus on sustainability, culture, and other business topics, the associate will be responsible for the ideation, planning, research, creation and execution of a variety of content forms (blogs, articles, videos, social media, etc.), and will own projects from start to finish. The Rotational Program associate will partner closely with all members of the Corporate Affairs team as well as cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the business.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Gaining an understanding of the associate’s related area of the enterprise and completion of role-specific training provided by their respective team. Participate and demonstrate new knowledge gained through individual coaching and training conversations, while continuing to expand knowledge of the broader organization. - (30%)
• Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills when working with internal and external partners. Present information in a clear, concise, and professional manner utilizing technology and innovation. - (20%)
• Build and maintain effective internal and external business partnerships. Identify, resolve, and escalate concerns as needed. - (20%)
• Learn proper process and procedures relevant to an associate’s respective team. Utilize knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and specific job-related technology. - (10%)
• Activity-based Training Development curriculum and Talent Mobility programs to facilitate participation development. - (10%)
• Actively seek out opportunities to expand knowledge of the broader business. By completing overviews of other teams, project interactions, or other cross functional collaboration, continuously expand knowledge of the organization, offerings, and innovations. - (5%)
• Follow established guidelines for quality and productivity. Act responsibly to minimize risk and ensure compliance. Support internal and external audits. - (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous completion of a Bread Financial Summer Internship
• AP Style Experience
• Strong Writing and Editing Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills Verbal/Written
• Professional Etiquette

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Professional Etiquette

Reports To: Supervisor 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 Bread Financial location.

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.

• Typing/Writing

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