AVP, Internal and Executive Communications

The AVP Internal & Executive Communications will report to the Chief People and Communications Officer and will manage all areas of the global internal communications program. This person will work prominently with Human Resources Marketing the AmTrust Executive Committee and across the business to ensure consistent and effective strategic internal messaging.

The AVP Internal & Executive Communications leads the internal communications team and provides strategic partnership and counsel to internal clients and business partners in communicating the companys key business priorities. The team actively seeks insight into employee sentiment and solicits employee input via surveys focus groups and informal discussions. The Internal Communications team delivers employee and executive communications using a variety of communication channels and works to ensure employees have the information they need to succeed in their roles. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrusts mission vision and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Works with AmTrust executives Human Resources Marketing and the Business Segments to develop and implement internal communications strategies.

Works to ensure AmTrust leadership is visible and accessible through the use of a variety of communication channels and events. Supports Executive Leaderships strategy and helps raise awareness of and engagement with the companys vision mission and core values of the organization.

Contributes to key HR communications including Open Enrollment Benefits Wellness and Learning and Development.

Provides guidance to communications specialists in GTO Claims Finance and other business areas to ensure communications are impactful high-quality and adhere to editorial standards.

Identifies the best tools for internal communications to employees globally for corporate-wide messages and best tools for department or business unit specific employees for targeted messages.

Oversees communications tools such as employee newsletter Intranet memos Teams and other company-wide channels.

Leads internal communications team providing coaching guidance and development opportunities.

Establishes internal communications calendar.

Oversees company recognition programs.

Coordinates town hall events and corporate planning meetings including logistics and leadership presentations.

Solicits feedback on communications effectiveness measures message absorption and intranet analytics and takes steps to adjust messages or channels as needed (e.g. focus groups and pulse checks)

Keeps current with insurance industry issues and trends.

Due to the nature of this role travel including overnight travel may be required.

Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Required:

BS/BA degree in Communications or related field

Experience in development and execution of communication strategies in a performance-driven environment

Experience working closely with executive leadership and drafting communications for executives

Exceptionally strong writing skills with experience writing for various platforms and audiences

Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

The salary range for this role is $190000 - $200000/year. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. Base pay offered may vary depending on but not limited to education experience skills geographic location travel requirements sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

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AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans Life Insurance including eligible spouses & children Health Care Flexible Spending Dependent Care 401k Savings Plans Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race ethnicity gender sexual orientation culture religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds skills and perspectives of its workforce it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative enabling us to attract retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company how we operate and how we see our future.