Media Public Relations Strategist
Media Public Relations Strategist
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Job Description
At Northwestern Mutual we are strong innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
Were strong innovative and growing.In a company with such a long and storied history this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual.
We invest in our people.We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves their career and in turn our business.
We care.We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year our Foundation employees and financial representatives donate time talent and financial support to causes theyre passionate about.
Summary:
Develops and manages external communication programs initiatives and campaigns that support Northwestern Mutuals marketing and communications priorities and business outcomes.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Develops and executes communication strategies and tactics to elevate the reputation of Northwestern Mutual and its financial advisors and offices.
Leads all elements of media relations efforts in key geographic markets including cultivating relationships with media messaging development media training organizing press conferences etc.
Provides PR counsel to business partners and agency partners.
Builds external understanding and support of Northwestern Mutuals planning approach through media relations in local regional trade and national media.
Drives thought leadership content development and related social media strategy and at the local market level.
Works in close collaboration with marketing and communications teammates to deliver content across audiences.
Qualifications:
At least six years of dynamic experience in professional communication public relations organizational communication marketing training or related communication field.
Bachelors degree in communication journalism public relations marketing or social sciences.
Emphasis on specialized knowledge of public relations media relations and issues management.
Experience in corporate financial communications and/or retail investment products communications.
Proactive professional who has ability to build rapport with business partners and colleagues provide counsel and develop productive working relationships at all levels
Versatility to learn about and work with a variety of business areas and topics
Demonstrate exceptional presentation writing and analytical skills including experience writing strategic plans and detailed message materials (press materials talking points etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships and communicate effectively by phone email and inperson
Ability to listen to engage and influence business partners throughout the company; synthesize and relate complex information; analyze problems and opportunities; and develop and drive external communication strategies and tactics.
Ability to counsel business partners in the appropriate use of communication strategies and tactics to inform and influence target audiences (e.g. clients prospects key influencers financial representatives employees and other partners or stakeholders).
Solid experience using digital and social media as a lead element and experience in providing direction for content creation.
Displays strong results in both national and regional media relations.
Strong understanding of PR metrics and analysis.
Ability to work with and guide PR firms; you are able to work with and lead teams and others virtually in regional markets throughout the country.
Embodies polished organizational decisionmaking and problemsolving skills.
Benefits:
Great pay package 401K Company sponsored retirement plan Educational assistance Performance based incentive pay Medical dental and vision insurance Parental leave Caregiver time off.and more
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Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographicspecific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to locationbased pay structures.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
