(AIG Sonpo) Strategic Communications Specialist

Job Purpose

• The core mission of this position is to plan and execute an effective external communications plan to increase media engagement brand awareness and the markets understanding of AIG.

Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• This role is responsible for external communications planning and execution for this dynamic market ensuring consistent timely and relevant messaging branding and alignment of marketing communications.

• External communications covers media relations business marketing and website content crisis communication agency communications and social media posting content

• Closely partner with business and function leaders to promote consistent and effective communications around AIGs brand and reputation in the country.

• Reviews various communications to ensure consistent branding and messaging.

• The role will work closely with International Corporate Communications colleagues as well as global team to make sure we send out aligned and consistent messaging.

• This role requires skill in creative content and strategy development across all print broadcast and digital communications channels.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Manage external communications output.

• Refine core messaging to ensure organizational consistency in all aspects of communication including development organizing and education.

• Ensure consistent framing of messages.

• Publish videos and photography on company website and blogs.

• Document presence of companies at events conferences and speaking engagements.

• Advocate on behalf of the company brand with external stakeholders and the media across all communications channels and vehicles.

• Collaborate with marketing to develop the advertising marketing and promotion plans.

• Edit and revise content as necessary.

Key Relationships

Internal Interactions(Within the Organization)

• Japan Marketing & Communications team

• International M&C teams (reporting team and executives)

• Senior management including CEO

• Product Distribution and other business functions

External Interactions(Outside the Organization)

• PR agencies

Required Skills and Experiences

Educational Qualification

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Specific Qualifications / Capabilities

• High-level of strategic thinking and a deep willingness to drive consistency and alignment with regional and global communication marketing and business strategies while adjusting for local business practices and cultural differences.

• Native English speaker bilingual in Japanese

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Superior project management skills.

• Hands-on social media monitoring experience.

• Self-starter and strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize and synthesize data.

• Strong collaborator with solid negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Comfortable with public speaking to internal and external audiences.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.

• Bachelors degree or higher in communications or related disciplines

Total Experience

• 8-10 years of experience in corporate communications and media/public relations. Strong working knowledge of media relations required.

At AIG we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in whats most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health wellbeing and financial securityas well as your professional developmentto bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the worlds most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us across our operations we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG you can go further to support individuals businesses and communities helping them to manage risk respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset our people through continuous learning and development in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

Were committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each others talents backgrounds cultures opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIGs greatest assets and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

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