Corporate Communications Associate (Hybrid Birmingham)

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Birmingham, AL, USA
Hybrid
53K-65K Annually
Junior
Insurance
Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for over 117 years.
The Role
Supports employee and corporate communications through drafting, editing, and publishing content across intranet, newsletters, emails, digital signage, and other channels. Coordinates editorial calendars, content reviews, announcements, leadership communications, and employee campaigns. Partners with business teams to translate complex information into clear communications, prepares supporting materials, tracks communications performance, and provides project support across executive, change, reputation, crisis, and external communications.
Summary Generated by Built In
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Corporate Communications team leads enterprise, executive, employee, change, reputation, crisis and external communications for Protective. The Associate I, Corporate Communications primarily supports employee communications through content development, editorial coordination and channel execution. Working under the guidance of team members, this role supports the execution of communications plans and helps manage the channels and processes that keep employees informed and engaged.
 
This teammate is an excellent writer and highly organized project coordinator who can translate complex information into clear, engaging communications. The role provides opportunities to build experience across corporate communications disciplines while supporting defined assignments and serving as a key contributor to the team's day-to-day content and channel work.
 

Key Responsibilities

    •    Draft, edit and publish content for intranet (Indigo), enterprise newsletters, digital signage, employee emails and other internal channels.
    •    Maintain the enterprise editorial calendar and coordinate content inputs, reviews, approvals and publication.
    •    Support enterprise announcements, employee campaigns, leadership communications and All Company Town Hall content.
    •    Partner with teams across the company to gather information and develop clear, audience-focused communications.
    •    Draft supporting materials such as key messages, FAQs, leader notes, Indigo articles and presentations.
    •    Track channel and content performance and support recurring communications reporting.
    •    Provide content and project support for executive, change, reputation, crisis and external communications as assigned.
    •    Contribute to team planning, cross-training and business continuity.
    Knowledge, Skills and Attributes 
    •    Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.
    •    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    •    Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    •    Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
    •    Good judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information.
    •    Curiosity, learning agility and willingness to work across communications disciplines.

Knowledge/Experience/Education/Training:

    •    Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field required.
    •    1-3 years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related experience preferred.
    •    Strong writing skills required.
    •    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with teammates, business partners and senior leaders.
    •    Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
    •    Team player who enjoys collaborating with others and building strong working relationships.
    •    Strong skills in Canva or another visual content creation platform preferred.
    •    Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
    •    Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
    •    High level of organization and attention to detail.
    •    Driven, proactive and goals-oriented.
    •    Experience with intranet publishing, newsletters, content management systems or employee communications preferred.
    •    Experience interpreting communications metrics and analytics preferred.
    •    Financial services or insurance industry experience is a plus. 

Work Location and Schedule

    This position is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and follows the Corporate Communications team’s hybrid schedule (3/2). Occasional work outside regular business hours or additional in-office presence may be required based on business needs. 

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Employee Benefits:  
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health.  Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.   

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Critical thinking skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
  • Strong organization and attention to detail
  • Proactive, driven, and goals-oriented approach
  • 1–3 years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field
  • Experience with Canva or another visual content creation platform
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience with intranet publishing, newsletters, content management systems, or employee communications
  • Experience interpreting communications metrics and analytics
  • Financial services or insurance industry experience

Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protective Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Protective Life.

  • Retirement Support A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.

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The Company
HQ: Birmingham, AL
2,912 Employees
Year Founded: 1907

What We Do

Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,

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