Manager, Communications Strategy and Execution for Corporative Initiatives

The Manager, Communications Strategy and Execution for Corporative Initiatives will be responsible for leading, managing and executing communications strategy and planning for key corporate initiatives that’ll raise brand awareness, inform, educate and influence internal and external audiences.

The person in this role needs to be able to respond to needs in a fast-paced environment while also proactively planning to develop and manage ambitious and growing corporate initiatives that are evolving as rapidly as we are. This includes partnering to define, develop and implement communication strategies as well as crafting and delivering high-quality content via automated emails personalized with variable data, live webinars, recorded videos, etc.

The individual will foster an environment of collaboration and work closely with company executives, subject matter experts and other stakeholder to understand needs. They will then strategically build out well-designed measurable campaigns with clear and effective takeaways that drive engagement.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manages the strategy and execution of GEICO’s key corporate initiatives to develop those programs and meet business needs

• Collaborates with business partner to research and translate complex concepts into well-crafted memorable and emotionally relevant content

• Builds communications and materials that meet specialized needs while ensuring a compelling brand message across any medium, including internal and external channels.

• Delivers high-quality content via automated emails personalized with variable data, live webinars, recorded videos, etc.

• Able to manage and provide leadership to a small team of Communication Specialists and other business partners

• Establishes processes that maximize our ability to collaborate and deliver results

• Tracks and reports out on progress of programs and campaigns.

• Generates steady supply of ideas to creatively meet business needs in new and profound ways

• Demonstrates an understanding of GEICO’s business and industry.

• Adheres to GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies, and operating principles

• Meets attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with management and co-workers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the following education or experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, degree focus in English, journalism, communications, public relations, related field is preferred or relevant years of experience

• 5+ years of experience developing and executing communications and brand strategies

• Excellent writing skills and a strong ability to communicate ideas and concepts creatively and concisely

• Passion for finding new and creative ways to reach an audience

• Ability to work across teams and departments in a highly collaborative way

• Strong project management skills; can juggle and organize multiple priorities

• Must be able to manage direct reports

• Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to seeing, hearing, typing, and speaking

• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

• Must be able to multi-task

• Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing procedural information

• LOCATION:

• Chevy Chase, MD

• Manhattan, NY

• Cleveland, OH

• Beechwood, OH

• Chicago, IL

• Kansas City, KS

• Remote will be considered

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Annual Salary

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

The GEICO Pledge:

Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.

We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.

Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind.  You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.

Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.

As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.

Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
• Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.

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.