What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP, Communications position at Sompo?
Position Summary
AgriSompo North America provides renowned, cutting-edge analytics to address risk and the risk exposures of each of its product lines. Through a deep-rooted commitment to customer service, AgriSompo North America is positioned to make a long-lasting impact on this nation’s farmers and ranchers for generations to come.
The AVP of Communications will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our organization's communication strategies. The individual will support and drive engagement from multiple audiences by delivering accurate, timely, professional, and engagement content on a consistent basis. The AVP of Communications will be responsible to ensure the strategy and delivery of compelling and effective communications that align with the company's goals and values.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive nor imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this job. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed or may perform related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Leadership And Strategy
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
Experience
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.
This description reflects the assignment of essential functions and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts the organization’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Travel required for meetings and trainings.
At Sompo International, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
Summary
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:
AgriSompo North America provides renowned, cutting-edge analytics to address risk and the risk exposures of each of its product lines. Through a deep-rooted commitment to customer service, AgriSompo North America is positioned to make a long-lasting impact on this nation’s farmers and ranchers for generations to come.
The AVP of Communications will play a crucial role in shaping and executing our organization's communication strategies. The individual will support and drive engagement from multiple audiences by delivering accurate, timely, professional, and engagement content on a consistent basis. The AVP of Communications will be responsible to ensure the strategy and delivery of compelling and effective communications that align with the company's goals and values.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive nor imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this job. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed or may perform related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Leadership And Strategy
- Develop and execute a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy that supports the organization's overall objectives.
- Provide strategic direction and guidance to the communications team, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and values.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance communication efforts.
- Lead the evaluation, selection and implementation of communication technologies to enhance the delivery and professionalism of executive messaging across various platforms and formats.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Meetings to deliver effective communications and brand experience in all facets of AgriSompo.
- Serve as Master of Ceremonies (MC) and lead facilitator for key internal and external meetings, ensuring alignment with business priorities and creating a professional, engaging experience.
- Support executive team’s requests with flexibility and agility in a timely manner.
- Supervise and mentor managers and sole contributors, providing support and guidance to facilitate their professional growth.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, setting clear goals and expectations for team members.
- Promote a positive and inclusive work culture, encouraging teamwork and cooperation among team members.
- Oversee brand development, the creation and delivery of high-quality written content, digital content, graphics, and videos that effectively communicate the organization's message to internal and external audiences in all media formats.
- Responsible for all branded communications, ensuring that the organization's brand identity is consistently represented across all channels and materials.
- Responsible for effective delivery of content to internal and external customers.
- Act as a spokesperson and represent the organization in media interactions, press conferences, and interviews.
- Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers.
- Manage AgriSompo’s public image and reputation, including crisis communication and public statements.
- Develop and implement external communication plans, including press releases, media kits, and other public-facing materials.
- Create and execute internal communication strategies to keep employees informed and engaged with company updates and initiatives.
- Ensure all communications adhere to legal standards and ethical practices.
- Manage the communications department's budget, allocating resources efficiently and effectively to achieve departmental goals.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, public relations, and senior leadership, to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand their communication needs and develop appropriate strategies to address them.
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in leading and managing communications teams, preferably in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong background in creating and executing successful communication strategies across various platforms, including digital and traditional media.
- Agriculture experience preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrated experience in media relations and working with journalists.
- Proficiency in utilizing communication tools and technologies.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with an ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Collaborative and team-oriented approach to leadership.
- A creative thinker with an eye for innovative communication methods.
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Ability to stand or sit constantly/continuously.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.
This description reflects the assignment of essential functions and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job. Nothing in this job description restricts the organization’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Travel required for meetings and trainings.
At Sompo International, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
Summary
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:
- Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution.
- Pharmacy benefits with mail order options.
- Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children.
- Vision benefits.
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children.
- Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions.
- Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays.
- Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits.
