External Affairs works with many external and internal stakeholders to envision and create a world of greater socioeconomic opportunity through advocating for an inclusive society, building thriving communities, and creating financial tools that enrich lives. Our teams include Communications, Community Impact and Investment, Community Finance, CRA Strategy and Program Management, the Government and Political Affairs Group, Regulatory Relations, and Strategy and Engagement. Through our teams, we have unparalleled access to a diverse group of motivated changemakers similarly focused on the ingredients for a more perfect future. We focus on innovation and opportunity -- on long term well being for our associates, customers, and communities. We dream in disruption -- at scale -- especially for those who have been underserved. This is the language of changing things for the better, of the future, and…of Capital One. The Capital One Corporate Communications team is looking for a creative, curious and results driven communications professional to join a growing group of PR experts. This Principal Associate will be a key member of the Mainstreet Card PR team with responsibility for creating broad scale external communications related to Capital One’s commitment to financial inclusion and, more specifically, consumers who are building and rebuilding their credit. The associate in this role will partner with the integrated Mainstreet marketing and business teams, external agencies and vendors to highlight Capital One’s leading Mainstreet products and the unique customer experiences they provide.