Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.
Location: Portland, Oregon
At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.
Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.
We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.
Job Summary:
Sr. Corporate Communications Manager serves as a business partner to the management committee and senior leadership teams, leading the development of communications and campaigns that foster understanding and connections for employees at all levels and engagement with our company purpose, brand and business strategies. Develops clear and compelling messages for a variety of internal and external audiences and channels, often dealing with confidential information. Proactively maintains relationships with stakeholders and serves as their primary contact with Corporate Communications.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Strategic Communications Leadership, Expertise, and Counsel:
Provides strategic communication counsel and thought leadership to the management committee and senior leadership teams on communication opportunities and challenges. Formulates and influences adoption of internal and external communication strategies and practices at all levels of the organization. Manages a high volume of complex communication plans, projects, programs, and delivery channels.
Leads development of key messages and crafts engaging communications for multiple audiences and channels that align with our company purpose and strategic initiatives. Analyzes needs, advises on how communications can help meet business objectives, and designs effective communication solutions. Instills trust and confidence and formulates solutions based on a strong understanding of our business. Creates communication plans and key messages for multiple audiences and channels that align with our culture, company purpose, and priorities.
Leads and/or represents Corporate Communications as a communications subject matter expert on cross-divisional special projects and NDA activities. Responsible for quality and effectiveness of messaging and influencing communication strategy on projects.
Relationship Manager and Culture/Brand Ambassador:
Develops communication planning, management, and execution tools and facilitates adoption of tools by Corporate Communications peers.
Seeks to continuously improve value delivered to partners, collaborates with peers to innovate how we engage our employees and shares best practices across the business.
Through a deep understanding of our culture, facilitates employee brand understanding and stewardship and develops communications that inspire employees to fulfill our brand promise.
Fosters relationships with primary stakeholders as their interface with Corporate Communications. Proactively engages to define communication needs and objectives, communication strategies, plans, and management of deliverables.
Engages the Creative Services team to ensure communication objectives are understood and deliverables are on message and timely. Coordinates, collaborates, and consults with multiple departments including Human Resources, Public Relations, Community Relations, Government Relations, and Marketing to ensure consistency and timeliness in communications.
Skills and Background You’ll Need:
Education:
Experience & Skills:
Eight (8) years of industry or related business experience with five (5) years communication experience required, including internal communications, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
Strong business acumen with experience in developing creative, effective approaches to complex communication challenges.
Consulting experience and experience leading or managing teams/projects preferred.
Excellent writing skills and the ability to create high volumes of compelling content.
Excellent verbal communication skills; professionalism and presence when interacting with senior executives, stakeholders and staff at all levels.
Successful track record of influence and collaboration.
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
Why join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.
Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.
Salary Range:
$104,750.00 - $153,500.00Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.
The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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