Assistant Director Communications (HYBRID)

Summary
Directs and implements Northwestern Mutual's communication strategy to inform, educate, and influence a range of target audiences including the company's clients, prospects, key influencers, the field, employees and other stakeholders.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults with senior level leaders on communication strategy.
• Leads committees and task forces in developing complex communication initiatives that support the communication goals and objectives.
• May have formal supervisory responsibility and/or lead communication specialists.
• Develops metrics/measures to evaluate the effectiveness of communication and asses the return on communication investment.
• Attends client group team meetings to understand communication needs to provide a proactive, rapid response to time sensitive issues.
• Works independently with guidance on only the most complex situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred
• 8 or more years of experience in professional communication, public relations, organizational communication, marketing or related communication field.
• Demonstrated skill in project management.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen to, engage, and influence clients; synthesize and relate complex information; and develop and implement integrated communications strategies.
• Ability to adapt style and build consensus with senior leaders.
• Ability to lead others to solve complex problems and analyze information make innovative business decisions.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Skills-Proficiency Level:
Analytics Insight - Advanced
Communication Presentations - Advanced
Decision Making - Advanced
Development Communication - Advanced
Internal Communications Strategy - Advanced
Leadership Communication - Advanced
Oral Communications - Advanced
Storytelling - Advanced
Strategic Communication Management - Intermediate
Written Communication - Expert
Compensation Range:
Pay Range - Start:
$92,750.00
Pay Range - End:
$172,250.00
Geographic Specific Pay Structure:
205 - Structure 110: 102,060.00 USD - 189,540.00 USD 205 - Structure 115: 106,680.00 USD - 198,120.00 USD
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