Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality external content including press releases, talking points, Q&As, media statements, executive remarks, social copy, award nominations and web copy in alignment with brand standards.
• Support Communications Account Leads in developing, implementing and measuring integrated communication plans that advance business and reputation objectives.
• Identify and help manage media, speaking and award opportunities; help develop pitches and nominations, respond to media inquiries and report on results.
• Help prepare and coordinate media training, briefing materials and coaching for executives and subject matter experts ahead of interviews, panels and public engagements.
• Support both short-term and long-term communications projects, providing regular status updates to leadership and partners. Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Monitor industry trends and current events to inform communication strategies and ensure relevance in media relations.
• Build productive working relationships with subject matter experts and business partners to gather information, develop content and support communications initiatives.
• Help track and report on communications performance, including media coverage, audience engagement and other business-relevant metrics.
• Support updates to communications resources and guidelines.
• Build and share knowledge of insurance concepts, brand standards and supported business areas.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree and no prior experience required in the Communications or Marketing or Media Relations or Public Relations area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Communications or Marketing or Media Relations or Public Relations area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Communications or Marketing or Media Relations or Public Relations area

Preferred

• 2 to 3 or more years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.
• 2 to 3 or more years of experience supporting and executing communications programs, campaigns or initiatives.
• Experience supporting media relations activities, including media outreach, pitch development and responding to inquiries.
• Proven copywriting skills (a writing test will be assigned during the interview process).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience leveraging AI and communications technology to develop ideas, enhance content and improve efficiency while maintaining high ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to automate and streamline routine communications tasks for increased productivity (e.g., editing, proofing, measurement, initial research).
• Knowledge of commercial insurance and/or vertical industries (e.g., construction, energy, life sciences, financial institutions).
• Experience in using measurement and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to track, measure and report on communications performance.