Communications Specialist

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: (List essential functions of the job and approx. percentage of time spent on each activity; describe what must be accomplished, not how it must be done)

(40%)      Independently conceive, plan and write compelling promotional and educational copy for pre- and post-sales communication and marketing, including, but not limited to: RFP responses, newsletters, sales touch points, marketing collateral, participant education, presentations, news releases, web site content, social media posts and other key communications to external customers as needed by the business.

(20%)  Partner with business stakeholders to evaluate and drive strategic marketing initiatives; build relationships within the organization, reconcile feedback and achieve alignment on marketing solutions.

(5%)

Coordinate with design and content vendors and create successful teaming approach to support critical business objectives ensuring quality and delivery timing.  (10%)

Provide accountability to stakeholders for successful achievement of special projects or initiatives connected to customer communication; lead or participate in special projects and internal process improvements. Provide effectiveness feedback to appropriate stakeholders.

(25%)     Format and design marketing flyers using Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint presentations, and Brainshark presentations. Work within our marketing automation platforms (Acoustic and Marketing Cloud) to format marketing emails and invitations.

(5%) Collaborate with brand, legal and compliance partners to ensure compliance of all materials.

(5%)       Other duties as assigned.

Essential function requirements:

Demonstrated skills: Independent judgment; discretion; customer service skills; excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; detail-oriented; professional demeanor; strong organizational skills; Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite; experienced in design principles; ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

Ability to: Advanced writing ability; the ability to understand, research, organize and present complex concepts, products and service differentiators in clear, accurate, interesting and persuasive ways; Skill in design,; work collaboratively in a team environment; maintain confidentiality; prioritize, organize and coordinate work assignments; use Microsoft Office tools; use Adobe Creative Cloud suite; communicate and interact with people at all levels in the organization, industry and community; ability to meet deadlines; and ability to understand company operations, products and markets.

Job Specifications:  (Include education, experience, special skills and licenses or certifications required)

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, journalism, business or equivalent experience. Experience: 5-7 years’ experience writing and developing content for marketing and communication collateral in a B2B environment. 2-3 years’ experience in developing graphic design for marketing and communications collateral in a B2B environment. Excellent copywriting and content editing skills. Strong knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite on a PC, including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Experience with presentation platforms, including PowerPoint and Brainshark Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive results and champion a project from conception to implementation. Excellent planning and organization skills with strong attention to detail. Able to multi-task and comfortable working in both a team and independent environment. Financial services industry knowledge and experience strongly preferred; retirement plan marketing experience a plus.

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.