Corporate Communications Manager

$75,500 - $142,700/Yr

Unum - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Senior

Columbia, SC

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Corporate Communications Manager at Unum is responsible for directing communication strategies to achieve business objectives. This role involves collaborating with key business partners to identify communication needs, developing strategies, and delivering high-quality writing and creative concepts. The manager will ensure consistent messaging across various communication platforms and manage projects effectively, including crisis communications when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct communications strategies to achieve stated business objectives.
• Develop strong, effective relationships with key home office business partners.
• Deliver high-quality writing and creative concepts based on sound communications principles.
• Ensure consistent company-wide messages that comply with corporate image and branding guidelines.
• Establish creative direction, define scope, and manage projects utilizing technology as appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues across communication departments to optimize use of communications vehicles such as electronic publications, websites, newsletters, and social media.
• Manage budget and outside resources as required.
• Edit and provide feedback to other writers.
• Assist with crisis communications as needed and serve as primary back-up to Director of Corporate Communications.

Requirements

• College degree in journalism, communications, English or a related field.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years professional communications experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including speechwriting/presentation development.
• Strong strategic planning ability.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with all levels of employees, including senior management.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work within tight deadlines.
• Significant corporate business communications experience.
• Experience with social media tools and strategies.
• Innovative and proactive mindset, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Benefits

• Loan repayment program
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) 5% Match
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement