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GEICO’s Communications Department is seeking a strong writer and communications strategist to join the Internal Communications Team. In this role, you will be responsible for informing, engaging, and inspiring GEICO employees through effective, strategic internal communications. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to meet the needs of our stakeholders.
You will report to the Senior Manager of Internal Communications and provide both strategic counsel and tactical support to advance our key business priorities and culture initiatives. The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, write clear and engaging employee communications, and develop strategic communications plans will be essential to your success.
As a Senior Communications Specialist, you will:
• Engage regularly with Operations stakeholders to understand their key priorities and develop strategic communications plans and tactics to bring their initiatives to life for GEICO employees.
• Lead communication campaigns from start to finish, working to ensure employees across the company receive the right information at the right time using the most effective communications channel(s) based on their needs.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Develop a variety of employee communications ranging from email messages and articles to and newsletters and digital signage.
• Help manage and maintain content for various communication channels based on trends and best practices, organizational priorities, and data-driven insights.
• Provide comprehensive support in researching, proofreading, editing, and ensuring the quality of various communications products.
• Become a subject matter expert and partner closely with leadership across the Operations organization. Work will also include support for projects in Cybersecurity, Product and Tech.
Qualifications:
GEICO seeks a creative, collaborative, and experienced corporate communications professional for this role. The successful candidate will have at least five years of relevant corporate communications experience. They will bring to GEICO a proven track record of supporting and driving successful internal communications initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5-7+ years of experience in corporate communications (must include some internal communications experience at a large company or organization).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills – including the ability to take complex information and distill it into simple, consumable content and compelling stories for employees.
• 2+ years of experience developing and executing strategic internal communications plans to support company initiatives. Experience supporting Operations teams and developing change management communications is a plus.
• Experience communicating with employees using a variety of communications channels.
• Proficient in developing content using PoliteMail, SharePoint, and/or similar internal communications platforms.
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven time and project management skills with experience managing projects spanning across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration to drive projects forward.
• Ability to analyze data to inform communications recommendations.
• Experience using AP style.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training and Licensures
• Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
• Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
