About Us
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with approximately $90 billion in assets, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.

Summary

The role of public relations is to position First Horizon favorably within the financial services industry and in our East Tennessee markets, with a focus on Knoxville and surrounding areas.

Reporting directly to the Knoxville Market President, the public relations specialist develops and executes plans to drive client growth, promote our brand, and invest in the community in meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Developing and executing our community investment strategy, including budget management and ROI.
• Leading activation of regional sponsorships, most notably including UT Athletics, by coordinating marketing and experiential assets
• Creating differentiated events and client experiences to build relationships with clients and centers of influence.
• Managing local media relationships, pitching stories in collaboration with our corporate team and local PR firms.
• Serving as a highly visible brand advocate in community.
• Building our brand recognition on social media by promoting community partnerships, sponsorships, and talent.
• Positioning bank management as key leaders in their respective communities, developing associated communications.
• Writing compelling content for local publications, internal newsletters, and public speaking engagements.
• Partnering with our Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) manager to achieve market level goals and objectives.
• Working with our banking teams to develop and sustain client relationships (primarily commercial and private client).
• Collaborating with our Corporate Communications and Marketing functions to implement company-wide strategics and provide market-level feedback.

Qualifications Include

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal and external audiences
• Energetic, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Ability to work efficiently with a high level of attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision and be able to respond effectively to competing priorities
• Strong technical skills, especially MS Office and social media platforms
• Marketing/communications/public relations experience preferred
• 4-year degree in relevant fields preferred
• Experience working with Knoxville area non-profits and community leaders a plus

Benefit Highlights

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits

Follow Us
Facebook -- facebook.com/FirstHorizonBank
Twitter -- twitter.com/FirstHorizonBnk
LinkedIn -- linkedin.com/company/first-horizon-bank
Instagram -- instagram.com/first_horizon
YouTube -- youtube.com/channel/UCEVs5OMj-b0H9Dr5Q209_-Q

Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)