National Association of Mutual Insurance Company
Senior Vice President – Strategic Communications
National Association of Mutual Insurance Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)
has a new opportunity for a Senior Vice President – Strategic Communications reporting to the CEO. This position will effectively lead NAMIC’s a broad range of strategic communication efforts, advocacy initiatives, and marketing campaigns. Essential functions of the position include: Oversees the Public Affairs and Marketing Communications functions, including long-term planning activities, attainment of goals/objectives, plan initiatives, budgets, and accountability for overall performance. Provide visionary leadership to a team of public affairs, marketing, and communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Collaborate with NAMIC’s executive team to align public affairs and marketing strategies with organizational goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with member organizations, industry partners, external stakeholders, management, and staff. Represent NAMIC at industry conferences, public forums, and media engagements. Serve as spokesperson and lead point person for select media interactions and collaborate with advocacy staff and other senior leadership team members. Prioritize media opportunities and prepare supporting materials. Engage and manage media and public relationships to ensure coverage of NAMIC programs and events. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, provide analysis, and ensure timely and effective communication of impacts to members. Oversee NAMIC communications, including electronic and print materials, ensure consistent and effective messaging across all platforms, and serve as executive editor for the website. Oversee vendor relationships supporting public affairs and marketing communication efforts. Lead and oversee the development and execution of marketing strategies to promote NAMIC’s initiatives, programs, and events, including brand development/management, content editing, email creation, distribution, management and analysis, oversight of digital publications/channels (magazine, podcast), content development and production of internal and external video needs, development of comprehensive marketing and communication plans. Qualifications include: Ten or more years in a public affairs or communications function, preferably one that worked closely with a government relations department. Experience managing a department of professionals and serving as a positive role model and mentor. Proven track record of developing and executing successful public affairs and marketing strategies as well as building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and experience placing op-ed pieces and press materials in national and regional media. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field is required; advanced degree preferred. Experience in a senior management role preferred. Active social media presence and demonstrated expertise in managing business social media applications. Extensive experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of print publications such as newsletters, press releases, annual reports, and marketing literature. Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams. A background in the insurance industry is preferred, but not required. Final employment subject to criminal background and MVR check. NAMIC is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work!
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full-time position. Benefits include access to group medical, dental and vision; a matched 401(k) plan; one paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice; generous paid vacation; and more! We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Jenn Steidler, Vice President – Human Resources. NAMIC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.
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has a new opportunity for a Senior Vice President – Strategic Communications reporting to the CEO. This position will effectively lead NAMIC’s a broad range of strategic communication efforts, advocacy initiatives, and marketing campaigns. Essential functions of the position include: Oversees the Public Affairs and Marketing Communications functions, including long-term planning activities, attainment of goals/objectives, plan initiatives, budgets, and accountability for overall performance. Provide visionary leadership to a team of public affairs, marketing, and communications professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Collaborate with NAMIC’s executive team to align public affairs and marketing strategies with organizational goals. Build and maintain strong relationships with member organizations, industry partners, external stakeholders, management, and staff. Represent NAMIC at industry conferences, public forums, and media engagements. Serve as spokesperson and lead point person for select media interactions and collaborate with advocacy staff and other senior leadership team members. Prioritize media opportunities and prepare supporting materials. Engage and manage media and public relationships to ensure coverage of NAMIC programs and events. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, provide analysis, and ensure timely and effective communication of impacts to members. Oversee NAMIC communications, including electronic and print materials, ensure consistent and effective messaging across all platforms, and serve as executive editor for the website. Oversee vendor relationships supporting public affairs and marketing communication efforts. Lead and oversee the development and execution of marketing strategies to promote NAMIC’s initiatives, programs, and events, including brand development/management, content editing, email creation, distribution, management and analysis, oversight of digital publications/channels (magazine, podcast), content development and production of internal and external video needs, development of comprehensive marketing and communication plans. Qualifications include: Ten or more years in a public affairs or communications function, preferably one that worked closely with a government relations department. Experience managing a department of professionals and serving as a positive role model and mentor. Proven track record of developing and executing successful public affairs and marketing strategies as well as building relationships with top tier reporters and editors, and experience placing op-ed pieces and press materials in national and regional media. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field is required; advanced degree preferred. Experience in a senior management role preferred. Active social media presence and demonstrated expertise in managing business social media applications. Extensive experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of print publications such as newsletters, press releases, annual reports, and marketing literature. Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams. A background in the insurance industry is preferred, but not required. Final employment subject to criminal background and MVR check. NAMIC is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work!
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full-time position. Benefits include access to group medical, dental and vision; a matched 401(k) plan; one paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice; generous paid vacation; and more! We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Jenn Steidler, Vice President – Human Resources. NAMIC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.
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