Corporate Communications Associate (Hybrid Birmingham)

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. #LI-VD1 IND123 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 eric.hess@protective.com. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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