Director, Employee & Corporate Communications

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. We work to provide employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. This starts with ensuring every team member enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally.

Benefits

• Award-winning culture with inclusion and diversity as a priority
• Performance-based incentive plans
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer)
  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
  • Mental health support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work environments

All benefits are subject to the terms of their individual plans.

About the Role

This position directs the development and implementation of comprehensive and integrated communications strategies designed to promote Unum Group and its business entities/brands, protect its reputation, and inspire key audiences to act. You will deliver the right message at the right time in the right way to the right audience, whether internal or external to Unum Group.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and implementation of comprehensive communications strategies (internal and external) to deliver business goals for assigned scope (e.g., department, subject matter, channel, project)
• Lead the development of key communications messages and ensure adherence of employee communications to these messages
• Provide strategic communications counsel to executive leaders and key partners, including real-time advice for sensitive or complex scenarios, guidance on communications tactics, and preparation for key opportunities (e.g., events, media relations, incident communications, presentations)
• Maximize communications effectiveness by aligning, integrating, and pursuing content placement across paid, earned, shared, and owned channels
• Support continuous improvement in Corporate Communications through outcome-based, measurable initiatives and maintain an effective infrastructure for information sharing, two-way communication, and high-quality content delivery
• Enhance the employee experience through messaging and methods, embracing emerging technologies and evolving audience needs
• Partner on change and transformation efforts by developing and implementing communications plans that build awareness, adoption, and sustaining efforts
• Actively collaborate with colleagues and leaders to foster diversity of thought, personal development, and continuous improvement
• Direct the development of creative assets in partnership with Corporate Communications colleagues to support communications strategy outcomes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible communications experience in an agency or in-house environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with strong news and business judgment
• Seasoned writer and editor
• Familiarity with the creation and development of electronic and print publications
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop communications solutions that meet business outcomes, and navigate change and ambiguity independently
• Ability to work successfully with senior leaders, including the chief executive officer, to provide communications counsel and support
• Previous experience in a corporate setting or the insurance/financial services industry is preferred but not required

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $89,900–$169,900. Actual pay will be based on skills, geographical location, and experience. Unum also offers a portfolio of benefits, including healthcare, insurance, performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution regardless of employee contribution.

About the Company

Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA, plus over 35 U.S. field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.