Media & Public Relations Strategist

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Milwaukee, WI
Hybrid
65K-120K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Insurance • Financial Services
Start-Up Vibes with The Stability of a Fortune 100 Company.
The Role
Develops and manages communication programs to elevate Northwestern Mutual's reputation through media relations, digital content, and strategic collaboration with marketing teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
We're strong, innovative and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual.
We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.
We care. We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.
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
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.
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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Concierge service
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Employee resource groups

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Media Relations
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HQ: Milwaukee, WI
8,400 Employees
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Year Founded: 1857

What We Do

You’ll Like It Here

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/

Why Work With Us

We invest in our people. We know careers are about choices, so we provide intentional opportunity. Here you can build creative ways to make finance accessible anywhere and revolutionize traditional processes. As a mutual company, our focus is our people — whether professional development or investments in the community. 

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