Corporate Communications Specialist

About the role

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial in-person training, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to and then perform appropriate research and work with others in the department to edit and compose company/affiliate marketing, promotional, and informational material in both print and electronic formats.
• Learn how to and then execute and assist in the development of communication plans for product launches, change management, crisis situations, or other situations requiring substantial, layered communication.
• Proofread, edit, and revise various communications, providing meaningful feedback to the requester.
• Work with leadership to develop responses to media inquiries and route such responses for appropriate approval.
• Build relationships with associates within the marketing & sales division and around the company.
• Learn how to and then respond to, or route as appropriate, inquiries from the public website feedback email inbox.
• Write articles and other communications reflecting the viewpoint of the company/affiliates, using the appropriate writing style and word usage for the intended audience.
• Assist with researching, writing, and distributing press releases to the media and other publications.
• Seek out opportunities to learn from leadership and senior members of the department by offering assistance with new and different types of projects.
• Attend events, as needed, for photo opportunities and to gather information for article coverage.
• Learn how to and then interview associates, from all levels within the company/affiliates, to gather information for article composition and/or other communications.
• Maintain electronic files of publications and department materials.
• Update the corporate communications style guide with new or changed items as needed.
• Maintain punctual attendance according to an assigned work schedule at a company-approved work location.
• Assist with other duties as assigned within the department or elsewhere upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Previous journalism, editorial experience, or other communications experience is preferred.
• Some communications experience within the insurance industry is preferred.
• Ability to manage projects from start to completion.
• Advanced writing skills including the use of proper spelling and grammar.
• Ability to communicate, in both oral and written formats, in a polite, clear, concise, and accurate way.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave