Corporate Communications Specialist

Join Happen Bank as a Corporate Communications Specialist, where you'll play a key role in bringing the brand to life through engaging storytelling and effective communication strategies. This position offers hands-on experience in writing, design, and digital channels, with mentorship from senior leaders and collaboration with a creative team. Enjoy a hybrid work model, generous benefits, and the opportunity to explore the evolving role of AI in corporate storytelling.

• Write clear, engaging communications tailored to internal and external audiences, and manage the development and distribution of a weekly internal newsletter.
• Support the rollout of company initiatives by helping to prepare messaging and detailed communications plans, and create graphics and visual designs to enhance and amplify communications.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Communications team on a variety of internal and external initiatives and events, contributing ideas and enthusiasm, and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail
• Comfort with emerging AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, etc.) and curiosity about how they shape the future of communications
• Curiosity, adaptability, initiative, and a growth mindset—you’re excited to learn, take ownership, experiment, and stretch your skills
• A proactive, self-starting approach – you take initiative, anticipate what’s needed, and follow through without waiting to be asked
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid office model based in San Francisco
• 1–3 years of experience (including internships) in communications, journalism, digital media, or a related discipline