Senior Communication Specialist - Audience Engagement

About the Job
The Senior Communications Specialist coordinates and implements communication initiatives and campaigns that align with Northwestern Mutual's strategic communication priorities. These activities inform, educate, and influence our home office and field audiences. You'll collaborate closely with the Audience Engagement team and other communications partners to effectively deliver high-quality content to our internal audiences through key enterprise-wide channels.
What You'll Do

• Intake communication requests and manage editorial calendar.
• Proofread and publishe enterprise-wide email newsletters, news articles, and high-priority email communications from company leadership.
• Consult with various business areas on communication strategy and channel best practices, edit content, and provide recommendations to maximize engagement.
• Recommend, implement and maintain communication standards for department. Confirm that all enterprise communications meet quality standards.
• Plan, manage and implement communication projects and initiatives that inform and align internal audiences with company direction and strategic priorities.
• Identify metrics to measure the effectiveness of communication and assess the return on communication investment.
• Receive a moderate level of guidance and direction.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 or more years of experience in professional communication, public relations, organizational communication, marketing or related communication field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and proficiency using various publishing tools to produce high-quality web and email content.
• Ability to absorb information and convert to an understandable format.
• Ability to build rapport, negotiate with and gain acceptance at all levels.
• Ability to solve problems and analyze possible solutions to make business decisions.

Skills-Proficiency Level
Analytics Insight - BasicCommunication Presentations - IntermediateDecision Making - BasicDevelopment Communication - IntermediateInternal Communications Strategy - BasicLeadership Communication - BasicOral Communications - BasicStorytelling - IntermediateWritten Communication - Advanced
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Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$53,270.00
Pay Range - End:
$98,930.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
Structure 110:
$58,590.00 USD - $108,810.00 USD
Structure 115:
$61,250.00 USD - $113,750.00 USD
We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.
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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
Skills
Decision Making, Development Communication, Internal Communications Strategy, Leadership Communication, Oral Communications, Storytelling, Written Communication, Analytics Insight, Communication Presentations
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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups