Communications Manager (Remote)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Manager is responsible for the Association’s communications strategy, roadmap and execution and leads a team of communications resources charged with the production of supporting deliverables.  This role serves as the liaison between internal and external communications partnerships and the Chief of Staff to President.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, lead and execute communication strategies for the Association, including a focus on internal and external audiences.
• Lead large strategic initiatives to support the Association’s strategy and goals, collaborating with the Sr. Staff as both a strategic leader and subject matter expert.
• Lead the Association’s voice, strategy and relationship management with internal and external audiences including employees, trade organizations, the insurance industry, insurance brokers, governmental entities, policyholders and the public at large
• Represent the Association as the principal communications liaison to external public affairs and media relations partners.
• Manage a team of communication professionals/direct reports.
• Coordinate and lead assigned staff and organizational resources to complete deliverables on time and within budget.
• Serve as initial contact for strategic external initiatives and recommend program enhancements or redirection to meet project goals.
• Identify and promote best practices to streamline current and proposed processes.
• Lead project teams as needed to achieve business goals.
• Set goals, measure the performance of strategies, tactics and improve performance.
• Organize and prioritize critical issues and required information for the Chief of Staff to President. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or similar field required.
• Must be a resident of the state of California.
• 5+ years of experience in Communications strategic development and leadership preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in people leadership with direct reports required.
• Experience leading complex, cross functional strategic projects required, preferably in an insurance setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products required.
• Proven communication skills, verbal and written with experience creating executive level presentations and presenting to large audiences; virtually and in person.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and experience managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast paced and demanding work environment.
• Knowledge of, or experience in property insurance preferred.
• Experience with Publicate and Canva or other equivalent tools preferred
• Knowledge of the Agile process preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in public affairs or media relations preferred.
• Public speaking experience is a plus.