Job details
Salary $50 - $55 an hour job type full-time contract number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (required)
Full job description
The communication specialist provides support to communication programs, initiatives, campaigns and media channels that align with northwestern mutual`s strategic corporate communication prioritiesThese activities advise, educate, and influence a range of target audiences including the company`s clients, prospects, key influencers, the field, employees and other partners.- contribute to the implementation of communication programs, initiatives, campaigns and media channels that align with and support corporate communication priorities to drive business outcomes by producing desired outcomes among target audiences.- collaborate with business partners in need of communication guidance or supportBased on these consultations, implement communication plans that support or drive desired business outcomes.- execute aspects of communication programs with particular emphasis on writing key messages, supporting documents (news releases, faqs, copy concepts, etc.), news articles, collateral, etc.
Assists with the planning and delivery of effective coordinated communication solutions.- engage with communication teams (may include communication consultants or specialists, creative resources, freelancer or external consultants, etc.) to help implement communication solutions including range of traditional and non-traditional venues, media, channels and tactics.
Collaborate with communication consultants to assure understanding of business partner priorities and tight alignment and coordination of communication department support to business partners.- compile data to measure the efficiency of communication support and/or return on communication investment.- identify and connect collaborations across teams and clients, as appropriate.- in contrast to the srCommunication specialist, the communication specialist is assigned to less complex programs, initiatives, campaigns or media channels that are already established with limited degree of planning complexity and scope and limited interactions with business partners outside the communication department.
What are the must haves for this role:
At least 5 years of progressive 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.
Strong business and communication writing skills and ability to forge effective one-to-one interpersonal relationshipsGood listening skillsProven decision-making and problem-solving skills.- prefer knowledge of social media applications.
What will be the work schedule:
M-f, 8-5
Job types: full-time, contract
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
Bachelor`s (required)
Experience:
Professional communication or related communication field.: 5 years (required)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
