Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic public-relations plans aligned to enterprise strategy and business leader priorities.
• Oversee media relations for corporate functions including Tech and DAIO, Finance, HIMCO, Enterprise Risk Management, Sustainability and Community Relations; support quarterly earnings, financial results, investor-related news, and major business updates.
• Develop messaging and materials, manage outreach, coordinate with senior leaders, prepare executive communications and provide media training and coaching as needed.
• Create media-relations strategy for Community Relations. Partner with head of Community Relations and other stakeholders to drive impact through earned media and align messaging with enterprise priorities and brand narrative.
• Develop news releases and talking points; manage executive interviews in support of Community Relations initiatives.
• Manage media relations for significant issues including litigation, legislation, regulatory changes, real estate, jobs, and catastrophes. Work with journalists and serve as a company spokesperson.
• Track and analyze media coverage, provide insights to leadership, and contribute to regular reporting. Partner across Enterprise Communications to ensure alignment and integration across channels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, journalism, public relations, or a related field, within a large public company or Fortune 500 environment.
• Proven ability to provide strategic communications counsel to senior executives and C-suite leaders. Experience supporting corporate functions preferred.
• Strong media-relations experience, including established media contacts and experience working with local, national and trade reporters on complex matters.
• Ability to translate complex business topics, objectives and issues into clear communications strategy, messaging, and execution plans.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple strategic communications initiatives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining quality and sound judgment.
• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong interest in topics relevant to publicly traded companies, including corporate strategy, financial performance, business trends, organizational culture, and business-related public policy; financial-services experience a plus.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for varied audiences.
• Experience using GenAI tools to improve workflow efficiency and understand how earned and owned media may inform AI-generated content about the company and industry.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.