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Transamerica · 2 days ago

Senior Communications Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Transamerica is a financial services company dedicated to helping individuals achieve their best life. The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing strategic internal communication plans to enhance employee engagement and promote a unified company voice.

Financial ServicesImpact InvestingInsurance

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive internal communications strategies that support organizational goals and enhance employee engagement. Partner with Communications and Public Relations colleagues on the development and execution of integrated communications plans to drive business growth

Content Creation: Partner with functional area and business SMEs to write, edit, and implement a variety of communication materials, including newsletters, emails, intranet content, presentations, and video scripts. Consistently adhere to brand voice and style standards and serve as a brand champion

Campaign & Platform Management: Plan and manage internal communication projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company objectives. Manage Office 365 communications platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Engage, Forms, etc.) and other team tools. Provide technical team support, training and vendor management as needed. Support and enhance communications processes and procedures

Leadership Communications: Support high-quality, impactful leadership communications through strategic guidance, message development, interviews and editorial support

Employee Engagement: Leveraging data and a multi-channel approach to help foster a culture of transparency and engagement. Enhance the end-to-end employee experience that cultivates pride in our brand and helps connect employees to our purpose, strategy and resources they need to help them live their best lives

Measurement and Feedback: Support Corporate Communications reporting by tracking and measuring the effectiveness of internal communication efforts and provide insights and recommendations for improvement

Collaboration: Leverage a network of subject matter experts and partners to support content generation and ensure consistency and alignment in messaging across the organization as well as enable quick and effective problem-solving. Support complex, cross-functional projects as needed

Qualification

Internal communications strategyContent creationOffice 365 proficiencyLeadership communicationsEmployee engagementMeasurementCustomer service skillsEditing skillsProofreading skillsAP style proficiencyFinancial services experienceOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementTeam collaborationStorytelling

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related area of study, or equivalent education/experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or related experience

Proficiency in Office 365 tools including Teams, SharePoint, Engage, Forms, PowerPoint and Stream. Advanced excel skills

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to interact effectively at all levels – including confidence in communicating directly with senior management

Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet short deadlines

Ability to plan, coordinate and complete objectives; strong customer service skills, ability to manage competing priorities

Preferred

Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. Proficient in AP style

Passionate about telling good stories

Ability to work independently and as part of team

Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise and engaging messages

Experience in financial services (life insurance, retirement, investment) industry preferred

Benefits

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Back-Up Care Program

PTO for Volunteer Hours

Employee Matching Gifts Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs

Company

Transamerica

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Transamerica is a private holding company that provides services for various life insurance companies and investment firms. It is a sub-organization of Aegon.

Founded in 1904

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

5001-10000 employees