Regional Communications Consultant Job in New York City, New York Us
Allianz Global Corporate Specialty is a member of Allianz Group is one of the largest and most renowned financial services providers in the world representing an international network of strong brands with first-class products. Above all, we strive for commitment to excellence in our daily business, in our relationships with customers, shareholders, employees and society. The Allianz Group serves more than 75 million customers in over 70 countries.
We currently have an opening for Regional Communications Consultant –
Role purpose:
Communications is a core part of the Market Management Communication function at the centre of Allianz Global Corporate Specialty’s Target Operating Model (TOM), and is responsible for protecting and promoting AGCS´s brand and reputation, as well as supporting and promoting effective and timely communications to and from colleagues, clients, brokers and other stakeholders.
The primary role of Communications is support the AGCS global and local strategy with the planning and delivery of effective internal and external communications (within AGCS and within the Group) in close liaison with the overall MMC function, Global Communications team, other functions (e.g. HR, Operations etc) and the local business. Communications at AGCS includes marketing communications, media relations, internal and change communications.
The Regional Communications Liaison / Consultant position is a Marketing Communications role with a specific focus and responsibility on external communications such as marketing and media activities across the Americas region, working in close coordination with the Director of Marketing Communications AGCS Americas and Global Specialty to whom this role reports directly. In addition, the role will include responsibility for or participation in a number of ad hoc marketing and communications projects from time to time. The role also includes participation in activities (both scheduled deliverables and ad hoc) with the Global Communications team.
Key Responsibilities Duties:
1. Working with and reporting closely to the Director Marketing Communications AGCS Americas and Global Specialty, develop and coordinate external marketing communications across the region (taking lead responsibility for this but working in coordination with other team members and colleagues locally and globally) to include:
§ Development and implementation of a strategic marketing plan
§ Planning and implementation of marketing communications activities to support the overall business strategy, including where appropriate, annual marketing plans for Lines of Business and specific initiatives (e.g. product launches, new offices etc)
§ Support for
§ Planning and implementation of customer communication strategy including external communication of AGCS news (e.g. to clients and brokers)
§ Develops and promotes AGCS brand across the
§ Print sales/marketing materials including brochures, presentations etc.
§ Contributing to
§ Participate in planning and delivering an overall corporate events calendar for both internal and external audiences
§ Local activation of global sponsoring initiatives if relevant and appropriate
§ Direct marketing campaigns as required (planning, list acquisition, data cleansing, mailing, mailer design and copywriting, print management, monitoring)
§ Advertisements – limited planning and implementation of advertising
§ Participation in marketing activities related to Trade Bodies (Industry Associations etc) and conferences
§ Product support and liaison with outside suppliers, agencies and AGCS departments on marketing and communications projects (e.g. product launches, marketing promotional planning and implementation etc)
§ Writing and editing copy for promotional/informational materials
2. Actively develop and support AGCS media and public relations activities across the
§ Identifying media opportunities, planning media calendar and activities
§ Coaching and coordinating AGCS managers with all media contacts, supporting training etc.
§ Writing press releases
§ Developing (including researching and writing where necessary) unique AGCS content such as whitepapers, articles, bulletins etc.
§ Liaising with media contacts, and promoting AGCS media relationships
§ Reviewing and monitoring media
§ Forward feature planning, etc.
§ Supporting Director Marketing Communications AGCS Americas and Global Specialty with crisis communications.
3. Support internal communications across the region to include participating in the following activities, individually or in coordination with other team members and colleagues locally and globally:
§ News/announcements
§ Management leadership communications; management of AGCS brand communications internally
§ Intranet (in close liaison with Global Communications)
§ Events (town halls, board member round tables, staff presentations etc)
§ CEO Updates
§ Copywriting and drafting communications
§ BluePrint Magazine – contributing to the AGCS staff magazine
§ Briefing notes and project communications (e.g. local branch expansion program.)
§ Staff liaison and feedback (2-way communications)
§ Change communications
4. Participate in the development and management of budgets:
§ Contribute to the development of the
§ Monitor and control communications expenditure within plan
§ Work with business partners to develop and manage budgets for ad hoc projects
5. Travel Global Liaison:
§ Occasional travel will be required to offices within the Regional Unit and, rarely, to other locations (e.g.
Regular liaison and close working relationships will be needed with AGCS Global Communications team in other locations.
6. Coach junior team member to enable them to perform their role effectively, including overseeing any specific tasks which you involve them with, ensuring that they are fully involved in team activities, sharing knowledge and tasks with them and encouraging them to perform at high level of effectiveness.
Job Requirements:
1. Marketing, communications or business qualifications (e.g. business/marketing degree or professional qualification) highly desirable.
2. At least 5 years’ experience in a marketing and communications environment, including media relations as well as general marketing communications, with a service marketing background preferred – experience of insurance preferred.
3. Strong English language skills - written and oral, as well as strong copywriting and journalistic skills are required. (3 samples requested)
4. Possess strong computer and IT Skills:
§ High level of competence with MS Word and PowerPoint, intermediate level of competence with MS Excel are required
§ Familiarity with online Content Management tools is desirable
§ Intermediate use of Photoshop is desirable
§ Highly PC literate with ability to learn new applications quickly is necessary to perform this role
5. Additional knowledge and skills required:
§ Must show thorough understanding and enthusiasm for principles and techniques of marketing and communications, and for media relations.
§ Effective planning and project management skills
§ Good team worker and knowledge sharer with positive approach to problem solving
§ Ability to grasp concepts quickly and articulate ideas clearly
§ Excellent inter-personal and relationship management skills
§ Flexible and self-motivated approach to work
§ Excellent communication skills in writing and in speech
§ Ability to prioritise and structure a high work load, identify key issues and work unsupervised to deadlines
§ Positive “can-do” attitude, ability to prioritise, ability to act on own initiative, and ability to initiate and drive projects through to completion
At Allianz Global Corporate Specialty we have built a team and a culture that are as innovative as our products, and we continue to grow because we help our employees to do the same. We believe that work should be rewarding, and that good work should be rewarded. We offer opportunity, and expect excellence. And we do this all with high ethical standards and a commitment to our community. If you are ready to grow, and if you want to be rewarded, Allianz Global Corporate Specialty is the place for you.
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