Communications Specialist

About Our Company

We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

Job Description

Ameriprise Financial is looking to add a Communications Specialist to the team! This position assists in the planning and execution of communications, with a primary focus on writing and editing. This position will provide general communication support for the Internal Communication department, supporting enterprise-wide communications initiatives, complete writing assignments and coordinate the editing/distribution of communications to employees and field members. Collaborate with business partners and communication consultants to develop and implement communications plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit and coordinate compelling, relevant and timely communications to employees, field members and other audiences, ensuring alignment with key messages and overall communication plan. Draft and execute communications plans based on business objectives and input from subject matter experts and business leaders. Ensure consistency of messages across communications channels. Review and update online content regularly to ensure it is current and relevant.

• Work with business partners, project teams, and other stakeholders to understand their objectives and develop appropriate content. Coordinate plans with other key business initiatives. Drive business priorities by crafting engaging communications that are clear and concise, on-message, consistent in tone and align with internal communications styles/standards.

• Assist to broader projects across the Communications team. Provide support and expertise with ad hoc communications requests to help address unforeseen issues and opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent (2-years) required 

• Minimum of one year of professional experience in communications.

• Excellent writing and editing skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.

• Proactive approach and creative problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.

• High proficiency in Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4-years) in communications, journalism, English or equivalent related work experience

• Self-motivated to seek out additional projects

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $62,300 - $85,700/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full timeExemptCommunicationsCACOM CorpComm & CommunityRelations

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.