AVP - Enterprise Communications

April 2

🌽 Illinois – Remote

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🤠 Texas – Remote

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🌽 Illinois – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote 🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

💵 $99.1k - $146.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🗣️ Communications

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Horace Mann

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Horace Mann is a company that provides comprehensive insurance and financial solutions tailored for educators and public sector workers. The company offers a wide range of insurance options including auto, home, renters, liability, life, and supplemental insurance. In addition to insurance, Horace Mann provides retirement and financial strategies, such as 529 College Savings Plans, investment management, and student loan solutions designed specifically to help educators. They are committed to supporting educators through various programs, workshops, webinars, and partnership initiatives that aid in professional and personal financial wellness. Horace Mann is recognized for its strong financial stability and ethical governance practices, ensuring security and privacy for its nearly one million educator clients across the nation.

Auto Insurance • Home Insurance • Renters Insurance • Life Insurance and Retirement Annuities for Educators • Supplemental Insurance

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1945

💸 Finance

📚 Education

📋 Description

• Lead enterprise-wide communication efforts that drive strategic priorities and elevate the company’s brand and reputation. • Develop and execute executive communications and integrated communication strategies that resonate with both internal and external audiences. • Develop and execute a proactive media relations strategy that strengthens Horace Mann’s reputation and brand visibility. • Act as lead spokesperson and manage relationships with local, national, and industry media. • Develop and support crisis communications. • Drive thought leadership efforts to position Horace Mann as an industry leader. • Monitor emerging issues and develop strategies to protect the company’s brand and reputation. • Partner with executive leaders to develop strategic communication plans and advise on messaging opportunities. • Lead complex, enterprise- and division-level projects, including change management and transformation initiatives. • Lead measurement and reporting on the effectiveness of communications strategies using analytics and data.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or related field (Master’s preferred). • 10+ years of progressively senior-level experience in communications, public relations, or corporate affairs. • Proven success in integrated communications, including media relations, crisis communications, and internal comms. • Strong leadership, project management, and consultative skills. • Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communication abilities with a sharp attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex ideas into audience-centric messaging. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and communication platforms (PR, media monitoring, and social media tools).

🏖️ Benefits

• Purpose-driven work • Innovation • Collaborative team culture