Location: Occoquan,VA, USA
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers is currently seeking a Communications Associate to join our team. This position will play an essential role in building The Council brand and will impact both external stakeholder engagement and employee morale. In concert with the broader M&C team, you will have the opportunity to develop, manage and execute on campaigns in support of major marketplace meetings, legislative priorities, talent development programs, market research, Board activities and internal efforts to foster a strong, inclusive culture at The Council.
About The Council
We are a dynamic, non-profit association Representing the top commercial brokerage firms and agencies in the United States and around the glove. Our world headquarters is located in the urban hub of Penn Quarter, just steps away from the Navy/Archives Metro station.
At The Council, we look for thoughtful, motivated professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit. We value diversity and inclusion, and we hire individuals who can bring new ideas and unique perspectives to our organization. We want you to show up as your whole self each day and expect that you will have a role in shaping The Council of the future. Our values come from the individuals who do the work. Heres what you can expect from us:
We believe our people are our most important asset.
We have integrity and we never compromise on our values.
We value excellence and we are willing to put in the work to achieve it.
We are entrepreneurial, creative thinkers able to innovate and adapt to our environment.
We embrace curiosity and continuously pursue knowledge to share with our members.
We encourage individual thinking and bring those perspectives together to better serve our community.
We are strong and resilient. We never lose sight of who we are.
About the Communications Associate Position
This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional communications skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment. It will require a foundational knowledge of the essential elements of an effective communications campaign including effectively-timed outreach and targeted messaging to influence various key stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities:
Campaign Management
With support and direction, develop end-to-end communications plans to drive results and achieve business objectives
Support the execution of broader Marketing & Communications campaigns encompassing email, design, web, social and in-person promotion
Communicate with leadership and department heads at key campaign milestones and to secure approvals, provide campaign updates and troubleshoot issues as needed
Review, proofread and edit materials that are developed by M&C or other departments across The Council
Utilize project management software (ClickUp) to log, track and templatize campaign elements
Copywriting
Email communications in promotion of Council programs and activities including marketplace meetings, legislative efforts, talent development programs and market research
Press releases, newsletters and memos to membership and key business partners
Social media posts from The Council, its various LinkedIn properties and leadership
Scripts for executive speaking engagements, Board meetings, marketplace meetings, webinars and internal Town Halls/All Staff meetings
Copy for web descriptions, one-pagers, position statements, executive quotes, brochures and other promotional materials
Internal Communications
In partnership with People & Culture, develop internal communications campaigns/timelines for priority leadership or personnel announcements
Draft messaging and communications from President/CEO and COO as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Adept at stakeholder management: shepherding plans/ assets through approvals and reconciling/tracking edits and conceptual feedback
Self-motivated; capable of working toward deadlines without reminders
Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to quality
Accountable when errors inevitably occur; able to quickly pivot to a solution-oriented mindset and apply learnings going forward
Ability to manage through ambiguity and manage up when tasks/priorities are unclear
Flexible and collaborative approach toward work
Preferred:
Agency experience with a focus on communication/public relations
Media relations experience
Social media experience
Basic:
Experience: Three to five or more years in a public relations or communications role
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
Education: Bachelors degree (or equivalent)
Physical Demands: Ability to read, write, and review materials, along with the ability to fully participate and interact in meetings
Travel: Infrequent overnight travel required
Compensation details: 70000-75000 Yearly Salary
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