Head of Communications

Company: Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC
Location: New York
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Haven Life is an insurtech innovator, backed and wholly owned by MassMutual that creatively uses technology to advance the life insurance industry and better serve the modern customer. We combine the culture of a startup with the stability and backing of a Fortune 500 company to create an environment that's truly unique. Our diverse team is composed of smart, collaborative people who think big, execute quickly and don't take themselves too seriously. We're headquartered in New York's Flatiron District, with a second office in downtown Boston, and in case you're wondering, yes, we provide free snacks. Cold brew too. If you're creative, professional and kind, we'd love to hear from you. ABOUT THIS ROLE The Head of Communications role is a unique opportunity to lead both the external and internal communications strategy for Haven Life as we head into an exciting new point in our organization's life cycle. We're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial nature who is energized by crafting unique, compelling stories in a deeply technical industry. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and lead a unified 360 comms strategy that supports the Haven Life brand, mission and identity with our customers, our parent company (MassMutual), the insurance industry, as well as our employees and recruiting prospects. Develop and execute creative and powerful earned media strategies that elevate our brand and position our products and technologies as leaders in the marketplace Develop KPIs to effectively measure the impact of PR programs Lead the creation of high-quality media materials, including press releases, pitches, bylines, briefing notes and media follow up. Collaborate across teams and internal stakeholders to mine unique, relevant story ideas and bring them to life through earned media coverage. Support on messaging needs, presentation development and speaker training for employees who are representing our organization externally. Identify and secure thought leadership opportunities across the organization, including bylines, speaking and executive personal branding opportunities Proactively plan, develop and create consistent materials for recruiting including social media (GlassDoor, LinkedIn, Blog, etc.). Develop and maintain a library of content that can be shared with recruiting candidates including: podcasts, tech blog (medium, careers page),virtual office tour, event write-ups, "what's new at Haven" blog, etc. Develop and implement detailed internal communications plans for relevant organizational updates Craft messaging for leadership communications (newsletters, all-hands meetings and social media) and company announcements. Partner closely with the brand team to develop cohesive corporate and brand messaging across all Haven Life initiatives Quality assure all internal communications for look, brand, tone and key messages These skills and experiences are required for success: At least 10 years of experience in communications roles, both in-house or at a PR agency Superior writing, proofreading and editing abilities Excellent communicator and collaborator who energizes teammates and serves as a brand ambassador Intellectually curious -- constantly seeking to understand and internalize various subject areas of a deeply technical business model Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience-- While we're all working from home these days, you must have the ability to work from our NYC location full time when we return to the office. Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now and in the future required If you also demonstrate these skills that's a plus: Entrepreneurial and results-driven, looking to tie PR programs to measurable business results Experience crafting communications programs in tech, financial services or fintech, strongly preferred. Startup or emerging company experience in building out a new communications program and team. BENEFITS We have a stellar team of co-workers, a really cool office, and lots of fun activities. Oh yeah, and we pay competitive base salaries and we reward performance. Our salary structure is commensurate with experience. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance and 401(K). The privacy of your personal information is important to us, click--here --to review our privacy notice. Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S.? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1-B visa status)? --*
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