Associate Corporate Communications

Key Responsibilities

Draft, edit and publish content for intranet (Indigo), enterprise newsletters, digital signage, employee emails and other internal channels

Maintain the enterprise editorial calendar and coordinate content inputs, reviews, approvals and publication

Support enterprise announcements, employee campaigns, leadership communications and All Company Town Hall content

Partner with teams across the company to gather information and develop clear, audience-focused communications

Draft supporting materials such as key messages, FAQs, leader notes, Indigo articles and presentations

Track channel and content performance and support recurring communications reporting

Provide content and project support for executive, change, reputation, crisis and external communications as assigned

Contribute to team planning, cross-training and business continuity

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships

Good judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information

Curiosity, learning agility and willingness to work across communications disciplines

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

Work Location and Schedule
This position is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and follows the Corporate Communications team’s hybrid schedule (3/2). Occasional work outside regular business hours or additional in-office presence may be required based on business needs.

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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.

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $52,500 to $65,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.

This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.

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