Crum & Forster · 3 days ago
Public Relations & Communications Director - Morristown, NJ or Local Remote NJ area.
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$82K/yr - $155K/yr
10+ years expCrum & Forster is a well-established company providing specialty and standard commercial lines insurance products. The Public Relations & Communications Director will develop and execute external communications strategies to enhance the company's profile and effectively communicate its corporate culture and expertise to external audiences.
Commercial InsuranceHealth CareInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Proactively develop and execute thoughtful PR strategies to raise the profile and enhance the image of C&F, its leadership and subject matter experts through traditional, non-traditional, and digital external channels
Execute the public relations/media relations strategy for C&F and its divisions – serving to raise the profile and enhance the image of C&F, its various divisions, and business units
Stay current with corporate strategies and initiatives, and optimize messaging and content development
Serve as a trusted strategic communications advisor to business leadership by tracking key issues, analyzing potential media implications and developing key messages in coordination with business communicators and other relevant stakeholders
Monitor and analyze industry and competitive trends that impact the businesses
Recommend and implement action plans in conjunction with senior leadership during crises
Collaborate with other Marketing Communications team members to ensure cross-functional alignment
Support the AVP, Public Relations & Communications, and collaborate with the other Public Relations & Communications Director to design impactful communications programs that inform and raise awareness of C&F’s business lines, capabilities, and subject matter experts
Support media relations, including direct interface with reporters, arranging staff and member interviews, writing and distributing press releases, developing a contact database for trade and national media, identifying and pitching stories, and maintaining strong relationships with trade, business, non-traditional and top-tier media
Train appropriate spokespeople to ensure consistency of message for presentations and media engagement
Collaborate on content for the company’s website, intranet and social media channels, crafting consistent messaging and positioning, meeting C&F communications strategic goals
Collaborate with marketing counterparts to align communications strategy, and create and articulate create clear, compelling narratives around visions, priorities, and business themes
Copy edit collateral to maintain consistent voice and brand representation
Develop subject matter expertise in the A&H and P&C industries, as well as the issues that impact our business, our customers and the competitive landscape
Analyze media and develop monthly, quarterly, and annual media activity reports, as needed
Develop and proactively maintain award opportunities – soliciting potential entrants and facilitating submissions, whenever appropriate, as well as coordinating honorees’ needs
Identify, track and report key metrics to help move the needle
Support and manage other organizational initiatives, as needed
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in PR and communications; roles in financial services and/or insurance a plus
Bachelor's degree in PR, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or related field (or equivalent experience)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), experience with social media platforms and other digital media platforms
Extensive experience in communications, storytelling and corporate message development
Strong writing and copyediting skills and familiarity with AP style
Ability to synthesize and articulate complex concepts quickly to a variety of audiences
Ability to think strategically, plan and execute on multiple projects simultaneously, and problem solve
Demonstrable writing ability across multiple channels and for both internal and external audiences
Knowledge of social media and digital media platforms
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience working with individuals across organizational levels and disciplines
Confidentiality and business ethics; demonstrating outstanding judgment and discretion
Capable of working across complex, decentralized organizations
Strategic & analytical thinker
Team-oriented, detail-oriented and deadline driven
Ability to adopt new tools and technologies to improve processes and productivity
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Generous 401K employer match
Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Tuition reimbursement
Industry-related certifications
Professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
A spirit of social and community responsibility
Matching donation program
Volunteer opportunities
An employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community
Company
Crum & Forster
Crum & Forster specializes in commercial insurance, claims, risk assessments as well as accident and health insurance.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Crum & Forster has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (10)
2023 (3)
2022 (12)
2021 (9)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Thomas
Senior Vice President - Head of Surety Claims
David Webb
Senior Vice President, C&F Stop Loss
Recent News
2025-11-11
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