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Senior Communications Specialist
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Transamerica
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Job Family Internal / Employee Communications
Job Description Summary The Senior Communications Specialist plays a key role in fostering employee engagement, alignment, and culture across the organization through compelling messaging and management of internal channels. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic internal communication plans that support business objectives, enhance transparency, and promote a unified company voice. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role reports to the Director of Creative Services for Corporate Communications within Transamerica’s Corporate Affairs organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive internal communications strategies that support organizational goals and enhance employee engagement. Partner with Communications and Public Relations colleagues on the development and execution of integrated communications plans to drive business growth.
Content Creation: Partner with functional area and business SMEs to write, edit, and implement a variety of communication materials, including newsletters, emails, intranet content, presentations, and video scripts. Consistently adhere to brand voice and style standards and serve as a brand champion.
Campaign & Platform Management: Plan and manage internal communication projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company objectives. Manage Office 365 communications platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Engage, Forms, etc.) and other team tools. Provide technical team support, training and vendor management as needed. Support and enhance communications processes and procedures.
Leadership Communications: Support high-quality, impactful leadership communications through strategic guidance, message development, interviews and editorial support.
Employee Engagement: Leveraging data and a multi-channel approach to help foster a culture of transparency and engagement. Enhance the end-to-end employee experience that cultivates pride in our brand and helps connect employees to our purpose, strategy and resources they need to help them live their best lives.
Measurement and Feedback: Support Corporate Communications reporting by tracking and measuring the effectiveness of internal communication efforts and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
Collaboration: Leverage a network of subject matter experts and partners to support content generation and ensure consistency and alignment in messaging across the organization as well as enable quick and effective problem-solving. Support complex, cross-functional projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related area of study, or equivalent education/experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or related experience.
Proficiency in Office 365 tools including Teams, SharePoint, Engage, Forms, PowerPoint and Stream. Advanced excel skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels – including confidence in communicating directly with senior management.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet short deadlines.
Ability to plan, coordinate and complete objectives; strong customer service skills, ability to manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. Proficient in AP style.
Passionate about telling good stories.
Ability to work independently and as part of team.
Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise and engaging messages.
Experience in financial services (life insurance, retirement, investment) industry preferred.
Working Conditions Hybrid office environment
Compensation The Salary for this position generally ranges between $75,000 - $85,000 annually. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Transamerica’s Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
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Senior Communications Specialist
role at
Transamerica
At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.
Job Family Internal / Employee Communications
Job Description Summary The Senior Communications Specialist plays a key role in fostering employee engagement, alignment, and culture across the organization through compelling messaging and management of internal channels. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic internal communication plans that support business objectives, enhance transparency, and promote a unified company voice. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role reports to the Director of Creative Services for Corporate Communications within Transamerica’s Corporate Affairs organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive internal communications strategies that support organizational goals and enhance employee engagement. Partner with Communications and Public Relations colleagues on the development and execution of integrated communications plans to drive business growth.
Content Creation: Partner with functional area and business SMEs to write, edit, and implement a variety of communication materials, including newsletters, emails, intranet content, presentations, and video scripts. Consistently adhere to brand voice and style standards and serve as a brand champion.
Campaign & Platform Management: Plan and manage internal communication projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company objectives. Manage Office 365 communications platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Engage, Forms, etc.) and other team tools. Provide technical team support, training and vendor management as needed. Support and enhance communications processes and procedures.
Leadership Communications: Support high-quality, impactful leadership communications through strategic guidance, message development, interviews and editorial support.
Employee Engagement: Leveraging data and a multi-channel approach to help foster a culture of transparency and engagement. Enhance the end-to-end employee experience that cultivates pride in our brand and helps connect employees to our purpose, strategy and resources they need to help them live their best lives.
Measurement and Feedback: Support Corporate Communications reporting by tracking and measuring the effectiveness of internal communication efforts and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
Collaboration: Leverage a network of subject matter experts and partners to support content generation and ensure consistency and alignment in messaging across the organization as well as enable quick and effective problem-solving. Support complex, cross-functional projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related area of study, or equivalent education/experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or related experience.
Proficiency in Office 365 tools including Teams, SharePoint, Engage, Forms, PowerPoint and Stream. Advanced excel skills.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels – including confidence in communicating directly with senior management.
Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet short deadlines.
Ability to plan, coordinate and complete objectives; strong customer service skills, ability to manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. Proficient in AP style.
Passionate about telling good stories.
Ability to work independently and as part of team.
Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise and engaging messages.
Experience in financial services (life insurance, retirement, investment) industry preferred.
Working Conditions Hybrid office environment
Compensation The Salary for this position generally ranges between $75,000 - $85,000 annually. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Transamerica’s Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
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