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Summary:
Develops and manages external communication programs, initiatives, and campaigns that support Northwestern Mutual's marketing and communications priorities and business outcomes.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develops and executes communication strategies and tactics to elevate the reputation of Northwestern Mutual and its financial advisors and offices.
- Leads all elements of media relations efforts in key geographic markets, including cultivating relationships with media, messaging development, media training, organizing press conferences, etc.
- Provides PR counsel to business partners and agency partners.
- Builds external understanding and support of Northwestern Mutual's planning approach through media relations in local, regional, trade and national media.
- Drives thought leadership content development and related social media strategy and execution at the local market level.
- Works in close collaboration with marketing and communications teammates to deliver content across audiences.
Qualifications:
- At least six years of dynamic experience in professional communication, public relations, organizational communication, marketing, training or related communication field.
- Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing or social sciences.
- Emphasis on specialized knowledge of public relations, media relations, and issues management.
- Experience in corporate financial communications and/or retail investment products communications.
- Proactive professional who has ability to build rapport with business partners and colleagues, provide counsel, and develop productive working relationships at all levels
- Versatility to learn about and work with a variety of business areas and topics
- Demonstrate exceptional presentation, writing, and analytical skills, including experience writing strategic plans and detailed message materials (press materials, talking points, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively by phone, email, and in-person
- Ability to listen to, engage, and influence business partners throughout the company; synthesize and relate complex information; analyze problems and opportunities; and develop and drive external communication strategies and tactics.
- Ability to counsel business partners in the appropriate use of communication strategies and tactics to inform and influence target audiences (e.g., clients, prospects, key influencers, financial representatives, employees, and other partners or stakeholders).
- Solid experience using digital and social media as a lead element and experience in providing direction for content creation.
- Displays strong results in both national and regional media relations.
- Strong understanding of PR metrics and analysis.
- Ability to work with and guide PR firms; you are able to work with and lead teams and others virtually in regional markets throughout the country.
- Embodies polished organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
Great pay package, 401K, Company sponsored retirement plan, Educational assistance, Performance based incentive pay, Medical, dental and vision insurance, Parental leave, Caregiver time off....and more
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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$64,820.00
Pay Range - End:
$120,380.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
185 - Structure 110: 71,330.00 USD - 132,470.00 USD 185 - Structure 115: 74,550.00 USD - 138,450.00 USD
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
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- Concierge service
- Comprehensive benefits
- Employee resource groups
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At Northwestern Mutual, we believe that our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone. We follow through by designing tech that improves the community and cultivating creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere. These guiding principles have allowed our company to grow for more than 160 years.
Here, you’ll be with a team who emphasizes integrity and prioritizes security to design experiences that better everyone. You’ll work in cross functional teams to create optimal solutions that are rooted in innovative strategy and thoughtful execution. And you’re provided development tools and opportunities to become a leader all with the support of a collaborative team. You’ll be surrounded in a culture that values innovation and works to always evolve to stay ahead of trends and client needs.
We are intentional in seeking out team members who will challenge us. Our employees choose us for the career opportunities, commitment to philanthropy and desire to have a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients. You have career passions and goals. We have ambition and opportunity for you to grow your future in tech. Discover today: https://careers.northwesternmutual.com/
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