What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Communications Consultant position at Westfield?
Job Title: Internal Communications Consultant
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Hybrid - defined as three days in office if residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH or Remote - if residence is over 50 miles from Westfield Center, OH
About Us:
You’re ready to make your mark where people care about each other. Where your work is meaningful. And where your unique perspectives are welcome. Think about joining Westfield, a company focused on what’s most important – the people behind our policies.
Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to making a positive difference in our customers’ lives.
Responsibilities :
•Assists with the strategy and tactical implementation for internal communication programs of the company and departments in collaboration with the communications director and organizational leaders.
•Consults with business and departmental leaders to develop outcome-based internal communications programs and experiences to achieve desired business results.
•Ensures that the appropriate spirit, tone and messages reach the target audience by developing communication frameworks, messaging matrices, and measurement methodologies. Analyzes insights about the needs and preferences of employees and devises plans to effectively communicate key messages and information.
•Works with organizational leaders to prioritize and integrate relevant messages into overall employee communications plans.
•Collaborates with business and departmental leaders to support organizational change management through effective communication tactics.
•Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and cross-functional teams.
•Maintains strategic partnership with specialists responsible for communication with agents, customers, and the public to ensure consistency of company's brand expression and messaging.
•Uses data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of internal communications including collecting feedback, analyzing metrics, and conducting surveys to assess the impact of communication efforts, and makes data-driven recommendations for improvement.
•Manages the delivery of internal communications programs, including but not limited to channels and content such as the company intranet pages, presentations, videos, literature, and signage. Ensures consistent use of company logos and color palettes in all internal communications.
•Stays updated with emerging trends, best practices, and tools in internal communications by exploring new technologies and platforms to enhance communication effectiveness and engagement within the organization.
•Provides support, as needed, to external initiatives such as thought leadership, media relations, award programs, and industry relations.
Qualifications:
•7 years of experience in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
•Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and/or commensurate work experience.
•Certified Strategic Communication Management Professional (CSCMP) (Preferred)
•Communication Management Professional (CMP) (Preferred)
•Physical essential functions: ability to work 40 hours in an office environment (sitting, standing, on a computer, etc.), operate office related technology (computer, phone, etc.), travel as required.
Westfield offers a Total Rewards program that focuses on compensation, benefits and wellness, and includes perks like 401(k), pension plan, annual incentive, education reimbursement, onsite fitness center or gym reimbursement and casual dress. Work/life balance, recognition, and learning and career development are all part of a rewarding career with Westfield.
Learn more about current opportunities at www.westfieldinsurance.com/careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.
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