Communications Content Manager

Glenview, IL (Hybrid)

$93K/yr – $116K/yrMid Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi channel communications for internal and external audiences by turning business objectives into integrated plans and coordinating cross channel delivery for campaigns, retirements and benefits updates.

  • Communication Strategy: Plan, coordinate and socialize cross channel plans to align messaging, audiences, channels and deliverables.
  • Project Execution: Manage timelines and stakeholder needs using Monday.com to support product updates, launches, and benefits communications.
  • Content & Events: Create audience focused meeting and event content and support external forums and webinars.

Job Description

Location: 1901 Chestnut Ave Glenview, Illinois, 60025 United States Category: Communications Date Needed by: 8/10/2026 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: You bring the motivation, teamwork, and integrity and we will provide the collaborative culture, professional development, and opportunity to build a meaningful career at Wespath! Wespath is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive company culture and does not discriminate against applicants and employees because of disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. Wespath’s Marketing and Communications team has an opportunity for a Communications Content Manager. This role develops and implements communication strategies and tactical work plans for their internal business partners (clients). In this work, the Content Manager establishes and manages project schedules and the internal review process through final approvals, and partners with design and production staff to deliver communication projects from concept through execution. The Content Manager also serves as a liaison among internal stakeholders, facilitating content alignment, socialization and ongoing updates. More specifically, as a Communications Content Manager, you will have the following key responsibilities: - Communication Strategy: Plan, develop, coordinate and maintain comprehensive communication strategies, work plans and timelines for assigned client departments. Partner with internal stakeholders early in the project lifecycle to understand business objectives, key milestones, effective dates, implementation timelines, and communication needs. Translate project requirements into integrated communication plans that align messaging, audiences, channels, and deliverables to support successful campaign launches and organizational initiatives. Coordinate cross-channel execution across email, web, digital, print, presentations, and other communication vehicles to ensure timely, consistent, and audience-focused delivery. Socialize benefit plan communication campaigns, updated collateral, and project plans with internal stakeholders to support frontline communication efforts. Partner with Change Management and the Internal Communications Content Manager to coordinate communications for retirement plan updates and other organizational initiatives, ensuring employees receive accurate, timely, and consistent information. Work closely with the Multimedia team on the design and overall execution of materials including videos. - Project Management: Manage and support projects as delegated and directed by the Manager and/or Managing Director. Leverage the department’s project/production management platform (Monday.com) to manage all communication aspects of projects. Collaborate with internal teams, including Agile (Information Technology) product teams, to support communication efforts related to product enhancements, releases, and organizational updates. Manage external benefit vendor communications plans and execution. - Meeting and Event Content: Provide tactical support as assigned for external organization events (educational forums, trainings, webinars, etc.), whether in person, virtual or hybrid. Develop, write, edit and review audience-focused content that supports assigned clients and organizational initiatives. Including creating content for email campaigns, landing pages, presentations, digital and print collateral, event materials and other communication assets. Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure content is accurate, engaging and tailored to the needs of each audience while supporting successful execution of events and related communications. - Web and Social Content Support: Partner with the Website Manager and Social Media Manager to leverage these vehicles as audience engagement tools. Write, edit, review and provide content for topic-specific pages, landing pages and other website content in alignment with organizational strategy, brand standards and SEO (search engine optimization) best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content is accurate, user-focused and optimized using data-driven insights to continuously improve engagement and performance. - General Marketing and Communication Department Support: Provide peer review (editing and proofreading) for Marketing and Communication department project materials. Serve as benefits communications resource for departments across the organization by managing benefit-related document updates and communication requests, including revising existing materials, developing new content, incorporating stakeholder feedback and coordinating reviews with subject matter experts, Legal and Compliance teams as needed. Communications Content Manager Benefits and Compensation: - Choose the medical, dental, vision, and well-being benefits that best fit your needs from day one. - 8% employer contribution to retirement plan with an additional match up to 2% on day one. - 22 days of PTO + 12 paid holidays. - Hybrid working arrangement. - The compensation range for this position is $93,000 – $116,000 with a bonus opportunity and customary benefits. Final compensation will be set based on the hired applicant’s qualifications (education, training, and/or experience related to this role), and as such, may fall outside the range shown. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English or equivalent work experience. - 7 years as a communication professional in a corporate or similar environment. - Ability to articulate the communications process from concept through production. - Proven experience producing high-quality, integrated communications from concept through production, including experience writing for print, video, podcasting, the web, social media and other electronic media. - Excellent project management skills, including ability to create and maintain ongoing project schedules and deliver to established deadlines. Skilled in adapting to changing requirements as needed. Preferred Qualifications - Strong written and verbal communications skills, with a portfolio demonstrating the ability to create effective communication materials for a variety of audiences. - Experience developing presentations and visual communications using PowerPoint, Canva, or similar design tools. - Experience using email marketing or communications platforms, such as Constant Contact, Act-On, or similar systems. - Experience using Salesforce or other customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. - Experience within the financial services industry; banking; investments; benefits firms preferred. Wespath Benefits and Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring.

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OverviewWespath Benefits and Investments is a not-for-profit administrative agency of The United Methodist Church. Wespath is responsible for the general supervision and administration of retirement, health and welfare benefit plans and programs, and investment fund management for more than 100,000 active and retired clergy and lay employees in the U.S. and around the world. Wespath has been honored as a Chicago-area Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for eight years in a row, as well as several national recognitions.SpecialtiesOur operations include retirement services, health care, investment management, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, positive social purpose (PSP) lending, U.S. pension plans and global pension programs and welfare benefit plans. In service since 1908, Wespath has approximately $29 billion in assets under management. As the nation's largest faith-based pension fund, Wespath works globally with corporations to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, with a focus on responsible and sustainable investing. “When I talk to friends and family, it seems we have something unique here.” –current employeeThe Glenview, IL headquarters building was awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Wespath strives to lessen its environmental impact, reinforcing the organization’s core value of stewardship. The agency has received Best Employees for Healthy Lifestyles and Eye on Health awards, and provides incentive programs that focus on the well-being of its employees. Our Values Teamwork – Integrity – Stewardship – Spirituality – Customer Satisfaction – Mutual RespectOur Mission We care for those who serve by providing investment and benefit services that honor the mission and principles of The United Methodist Church.We are currently operating as a hybrid work environment. Visit wespath.org/careers to view our open positions.

Founded in 1908
Glenview, Illinois, USA
252 employees (10 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
44K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39%
Direct
56.2%
Referral
3.8%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~252

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
5.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1