Lead Associate, Corporate Communications (Hybrid)

As part of Protective’s Corporate Communications Team, the Lead Associate, Corporate Communications is primarily responsible for leading communications for key internal clients.. This role is also responsible for external communications and supports executive and financial communications.

This teammate is a problem-solver who has exceptional writing and communications skills and understands how to tailor a message for a specific audience. The person must be highly organized and able to manage multiple client needs in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage development of both enterprise and programmatic communications strategy for key internal clients, building employee and leader engagement, incorporating insight from both internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Develop materials to support communications, including messaging, FAQs, templates, project plans and more
• Manage external communications, including press releases, media relations, messaging for executives and more
• Support crisis communications activity, ensuring we are prepared for various potential crisis situations
• Support executive communications, including CEO talking points and presentations, both internal and external
• Partner with corporate communications teammates to build a cohesive corporate narrative
• Serves as a resource for teams throughout the company who seek strategic communications support for key clients
• Serve as a peer mentor for key teammates
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• 8 years communications, public relations, journalism and/or marketing experience or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field required
• Experience in financial services is a plus
• Ability to see the big picture, interpret challenges and opportunities and identify best practices to improve communications with employees and leaders
• Strong writing skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with senior leaders
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who enjoys working with others and collaborating
• PowerPoint: intermediate skills or better
• Design skills with Canva, InDesign or other platforms a plus
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Driven and goals-oriented
  
  
  

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $97,500 to $125,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.

This position also offers additional incentive opportunities [through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance] OR [through cash compensation as part of a sales incentive plan (SIP).