Communications Manager

About the Company

Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager. We offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision, focusing on protecting the dreams of our partners, producers, and clients. Our suite of products, available through an elegant and intuitive digital platform, emphasizes secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We operate by three main tenets: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about storytelling and creativity, we invite you to join us.

About the Role

We’re searching for a Communications Manager who understands the power of great storytelling and the importance of creativity, consistency, and ownership. This role will be critical to our internal and external content, ensuring every piece of communication is clear, engaging, and tailored to the right audience. The Communications Manager will own our Resource Center, serving as the steward of educational and product content that helps financial professionals and clients better understand Aspida’s products and digital capabilities.

This position reports to the Director of Communications and requires onsite presence at our Durham office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality written content across multiple channels, including website copy, articles, blogs, emails, product materials, sales enablement resources, executive communications, press releases, and internal communications.
• Quickly develop expertise in Aspida’s suite of retirement products, digital platform, and value proposition to create compelling, audience-focused content.
• Own and manage Aspida’s Resource Center, ensuring content is accurate, current, engaging, and aligned with business priorities.
• Translate complex product, technology, and financial concepts into clear, simple, and engaging communications for a variety of audiences.
• Partner with Product Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Digital, Customer Experience, Legal, Compliance, and other subject matter experts to develop content that supports strategic initiatives and product launches.
• Ensure all communications reflect Aspida’s brand voice, messaging standards, and commitment to clarity, simplicity, and consistency.
• Interview business leaders and subject matter experts to identify compelling stories and transform technical information into customer-focused messaging.
• Review, edit, and proofread communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand and compliance standards.
• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Maintain editorial calendars and content plans to support ongoing communications initiatives and business priorities.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional interpersonal, writing, and speaking skills.
• Knowledge of the annuity insurance industry and types of products.
• Ability to create and execute knowledge base articles to foster a culture of self-service.
• Comfort with leading conversations and gaining insight from multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to own your projects and track them from start to finish.
• Bring authenticity and creativity to every table you join.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Salaried position with Direct Ownership Equity (DOE).
• Long-Term Incentive Plan.
• Full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package.