Director, External Relations

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.

Purpose:

The External Relations function is charged with crafting and executing a proactive communications, media and stakeholder engagement campaign to drive broader awareness of Athene’s retirement services business. The Director is a key member of the team and will play a critical role in positioning Athene as the leader in retirement services. The ideal candidate will be nimble, proactive and demonstrate excellent judgement and keen attention to detail.

Accountabilities:

• Support Athene’s external engagement strategy by developing and implementing fresh, comprehensive media strategies to position Athene as the leader in retirement services
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, trade, and national media outlets. Pitch / secure high-quality media coverage of the company and its track record of innovation
• Manage inbound media inquiries and interview/speaker requests; support response strategy by assisting in coordinating spokesperson and messaging
• Organize and facilitate media interviews and events
• Draft talking points, PowerPoint presentations, briefing documents, pitch emails, press releases, social posts and Q&A documents
• Collaborate with government affairs and regulatory colleagues on communications materials and outreach opportunities
• Manage communication efforts during special situations, ensuring transparency and accuracy
• Partner with business units to create content that positions Athene as the leader in retirement services; optimize content for use in other channels  
• Participate on cross-functional teams within Athene to create communication plans for campaigns. Execute and deliver communications campaigns with clear goals and measurable results
• Conduct quality control on all communications to ensure consistency in messaging across all channels

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 7-years in communications, public affairs, media relations, or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a relevant discipline
• Retirement services / insurance industry experience, including familiarity with regulatory requirements and market dynamics
• Existing reporter relationships
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Superior PowerPoint and data visualization skills
• Must be able to thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities with a positive attitude
• Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail as well as the ability to work independently on projects.

$167,360.00 - $251,040.00 USD Annual

Annual Salary for this role is market competitive.  Actual salary for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.  Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.

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