At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture,
you belong here.
Due to our success and increased business opportunities, Lockton is seeking a skilled Sr. Communications Consultant to create, manage and deliver custom communications and guidance to our clients. The successful candidate will be an outstanding problem solver, project manager and writer with a keen eye for visual design. The candidate will possess a strong, professional presence and possess the skills required to build client relationships, independently lead client open items calls, advance open projects, identify sales opportunities, mentor and develop team members and ensure flawless projects are delivered according to promised scope and timing.
Client Management
Consult on and manage a large book of business and act as a resource to others as needed
Work directly with the Strategic Communications team’s most strategic key clients to define project scope, gather necessary information, and set shared expectations regarding content, design and deadlines
Provide planning and consulting advice to clients regarding messaging, layout, medium selection and distribution channel management
Develop and implement strategic communication plans that address client objectives and challenges, leveraging your expertise in employee benefits, change management, storytelling and the employee value proposition
Work with clients throughout deliverable development to ensure their direction is incorporated, questions are answered and collaborative environment is maintained
Run frequent strategy meetings as a top representative of Lockton and the Strategic Communications practice
Demonstrate proficiency in managing large complex high-profile clients and projects
Ensure clients’ key objectives are met; be able to prove deliverable efficacy
Act as a mentor to team specialists
Content Development
Define and convey clear messaging and creative direction to writers and designers
Review and edit content and design to ensure content aligns with client strategy
Achieve the desired output by editing art and copy to clearly convey key messages
Independently manage the coordination of internal partners (strategic consultants, benefits service teams, traffic managers, copywriters, proofers and graphic designers) to ensure commitments are met and deliverables exceed client expectations, seeking out guidance as needed
Project Management
Follow processes as defined by the Strategic Communications Manager and Strategic Communications Advisor
Ensure success of overall project
Create and maintain client editorial calendars, communication plans and project plans
Review each stage of development to ensure projects stay within scope and meet client objectives
Independently organize the team calendar, assign responsibilities and keep team on task for deliverables
Other
Attend evening and lunch events with clients to build ongoing relationships
Present concepts and plans to internal and external audiences
Participate in internal office meetings as required
Travel to client meetings as needed
Oversee account teams on complex projects to ensure efficiency and creative excellence
Mentor and develop junior associates
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or closely related major
A minimum of ten years’ full-time experience in communications (employee communication, corporate communication, public relations, marketing or advertising)
Superior customer service skills
Strong working knowledge in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Strong knowledge of AP Style
Excellent writing, proofing and editing skills with a strong drive for accuracy and detail
Exemplary aptitude
Proven ability for use of the English language with regard to sentence structure, punctuation, paragraph formation, and grammar and proofreading skills
Ability to apply and enforce client established brand guidelines
Demonstrated knowledge of total rewards, including compensation, medical plans, dental and vision, life and disability, etc. is preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly productive and collaborative environment through strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Equal Opportunity Statement Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
About Lockton Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
How We Will Support You At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
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you belong here.
Due to our success and increased business opportunities, Lockton is seeking a skilled Sr. Communications Consultant to create, manage and deliver custom communications and guidance to our clients. The successful candidate will be an outstanding problem solver, project manager and writer with a keen eye for visual design. The candidate will possess a strong, professional presence and possess the skills required to build client relationships, independently lead client open items calls, advance open projects, identify sales opportunities, mentor and develop team members and ensure flawless projects are delivered according to promised scope and timing.
Client Management
Consult on and manage a large book of business and act as a resource to others as needed
Work directly with the Strategic Communications team’s most strategic key clients to define project scope, gather necessary information, and set shared expectations regarding content, design and deadlines
Provide planning and consulting advice to clients regarding messaging, layout, medium selection and distribution channel management
Develop and implement strategic communication plans that address client objectives and challenges, leveraging your expertise in employee benefits, change management, storytelling and the employee value proposition
Work with clients throughout deliverable development to ensure their direction is incorporated, questions are answered and collaborative environment is maintained
Run frequent strategy meetings as a top representative of Lockton and the Strategic Communications practice
Demonstrate proficiency in managing large complex high-profile clients and projects
Ensure clients’ key objectives are met; be able to prove deliverable efficacy
Act as a mentor to team specialists
Content Development
Define and convey clear messaging and creative direction to writers and designers
Review and edit content and design to ensure content aligns with client strategy
Achieve the desired output by editing art and copy to clearly convey key messages
Independently manage the coordination of internal partners (strategic consultants, benefits service teams, traffic managers, copywriters, proofers and graphic designers) to ensure commitments are met and deliverables exceed client expectations, seeking out guidance as needed
Project Management
Follow processes as defined by the Strategic Communications Manager and Strategic Communications Advisor
Ensure success of overall project
Create and maintain client editorial calendars, communication plans and project plans
Review each stage of development to ensure projects stay within scope and meet client objectives
Independently organize the team calendar, assign responsibilities and keep team on task for deliverables
Other
Attend evening and lunch events with clients to build ongoing relationships
Present concepts and plans to internal and external audiences
Participate in internal office meetings as required
Travel to client meetings as needed
Oversee account teams on complex projects to ensure efficiency and creative excellence
Mentor and develop junior associates
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, English or closely related major
A minimum of ten years’ full-time experience in communications (employee communication, corporate communication, public relations, marketing or advertising)
Superior customer service skills
Strong working knowledge in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Strong knowledge of AP Style
Excellent writing, proofing and editing skills with a strong drive for accuracy and detail
Exemplary aptitude
Proven ability for use of the English language with regard to sentence structure, punctuation, paragraph formation, and grammar and proofreading skills
Ability to apply and enforce client established brand guidelines
Demonstrated knowledge of total rewards, including compensation, medical plans, dental and vision, life and disability, etc. is preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly productive and collaborative environment through strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Equal Opportunity Statement Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
About Lockton Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
How We Will Support You At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
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