Unum is a company of people serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum's financial protection benefits help protect more than 36 million working people and their families from the financial impact of illness or injury. Unum's two distinct, but similarly focused US businesses – Unum US and Colonial Life – are each a market leader in making disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance accessible in the workplace. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum also has significant US operations in Portland, Maine and Baton Rouge, Louisiana - and over 35 field offices nationwide. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with over 40 field offices nationwide.General Summary:Provides general communications support and counsel for the development and implementation of integrated communication plans designed to promote Unum’s corporate brand, protect its reputation and inspire key audiences to act by delivering the right message at the right time in the right way.Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Perform a variety of communications tasks related to internal and external communications.
Bridge commonalities and strategies across the communications space to help drive consistency and efficiency
Independently develop communication content and communication project plans within standards for assigned projects.
Serve as communications consultant to manage content for communications business partners and project teams.
Collaborate, communicate, and negotiate with cross functional partners with content management and delivery supporting corporate business objectives.
Regularly interact with C-Suite / senior leadership and draft organizational announcements as requested.
Draft and edit articles, social media posts, scripts, talking points, presentation materials, and more as requested for corporate, business or functional purposes. Must be able to work with confidential and time sensitive information
May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or English
3+ years prior professional communication experience is preferred
Must possess solid written and verbal communications skills and content judgment
Must possess strong PowerPoint skills or similar presentation software experience.
Knowledge of designing and supporting digital and/or web-based communication tools (e.g., SharePoint, WordPress, Mailchimp, Emma) preferred
Must be familiar with the creation and development of electronic publications.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Knowledge of web-based communication tools (SharePoint).
Strong project management and strategic thinking skills, with a high-level of initiative
Must have demonstrated, through previous positions, an ability to meet deadlines
Must be able to work successfully with a wide variety of internal audiences and business partners, as well as have the ability to simultaneously contribute to multiple projects
Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best – both inside and outside the office.Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.Company:UnumIn accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay For Equal Work Act, if you are a resident of the state of Colorado and wish to review the salary information for a role posted in Colorado, please fill out the form below and our Unum HR representative will reply to your inquiry within three business days.Colorado’s Equal Pay For Equal Work Act (http://www.unum.com/lp/contact-recruiting-questions)In accordance with New York City Human Rights Law, if you wish to review the salary information for a role posted in New York City, please fill out this form and our Unum HR representative will reply to your inquiry within three business days.New York City Human Rights Law (http://www.unum.com/lp/contact-recruiting-questions)
Full-time- ID: #52065198
- State: District of Columbia Washington 20001 Washington USA
- City: Washington
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-07-10
- Deadline: 2024-09-08
- Category: Et cetera