Individual Markets And Group Benefits External Communications Lead

Position Summary

Individual Markets and Group Benefits External Communications Lead

As the Individual Markets and Group Benefits External Communications Lead, you will develop and execute integrated communications strategies to support the objectives of Guardian’s two major lines of business. Reporting to the Head of External Communications, you will serve as an advisor to the business on communications-related issues and advance external visibility through media relations strategy, executive thought leadership, storytelling, planning, and execution. You will represent the businesses to prepare for and carry out issues and crises communications.

You are

A strong collaborator with experience supporting the development and execution of effective external communications that drives business impact and protects the company’s reputation. You are proactive and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, approaching challenges and opportunities with an end-to-end view of where you can provide value and influence outcomes. You’re motivated to stay on top of trends in communications and media and be a force for innovation in your own work and in the broader Enterprise Communications and Marketing unit. You possess integrity and desire to be part of a Purpose-driven team striving to make a difference for customers, colleagues, and communities.

You have

• Experience in the Insurance/Financial Services industry or other highly regulated industry
• Ability to develop strategy and execute across communication channels
• Understanding of modern communications approaches and experience building effective executive thought leadership programs
• Strong storytelling experience and proven ability to write for a variety of audiences
• Crisis and issues management experience
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in external communications and media relations

You will

• Represent the businesses on the Crisis Communications Working Group. Proactively maintain and update processes and protocols for cascading communications through the business and to key stakeholders in crisis situations.
• Lead development and execution of external communications strategies in support of Individual Markets and Group Benefits objectives, working collaboratively with Enterprise Communications and Marketing colleagues
• Implement executive thought leadership strategies in coordination with Head of Owned Channels and Communications Business Partners.
• All other responsibilities as defined by the Head of External Communications.
• Assist in the preparation of leaders and spokespeople for media and speaking engagements through facilitating media training and developing briefing documents
• Serve as liaison to reporters on media relations supporting the businesses. Build and strengthen key reporter relationships, staying current on relevant news outlets, and industry coverage and trends
• Lead development and coordination of launch strategies and materials, including press releases, pitches, talking points, key messages, and reporting, working collaboratively with agency and internal partners

Reporting Relationships

As our Individual Markets and Group Benefits External Communications Lead, you will report to our Head of External Communications who reports to our Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

Location

Hybrid- in office 2-3 days a week. The primary location for this position is New York, New York, or Holmdel, New Jersey.

Travel

10% travel required for this position

Salary Range

$124,480.00 - $204,505.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Vision plan
• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
• Critical illness insurance
• Dental plan
• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

• Accident insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
• Student loan assistance
• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
• College planning
• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)

• Matching gifts/volunteering
• Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity
• J.E.D.I. certification and training programs

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].