MILLENNIUM TRUST COMPANY is a rapidly-growing, leading financial services company offering specialized retirement and institutional services. Whether clients are managing corporate retirement assets, running a business or wanting choice beyond traditional asset options, we provide flexible and digital solutions to support our clients' success. Ultimately, we aim to educate and increase access to investments to help our clients on their journey to retirement readiness, but do not provide investment advice.
Millennium Trust has experienced year-to-year double digit growth and prides itself on its strong, progressive culture. We have been recognized for our tremendous growth on lists, such as Crain's Fast 50 and Inc. 5000, and have also been recognized for our positive workplace culture on the 2019 Best Places to Work in Illinois list, as well as the 2019 Model Workplace Award and 2018 Champion for Young Professionals Award from the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce. Millennium Trust employees live out the values of Do Right, Excel, Collaborate, Innovate and Celebrate and deliver the brand promise of going "Above and Beyond," so each client experiences the highest level of service.
We are always looking to expand our growing team with dynamic and enthusiastic individuals. If you enjoy a collaborative, fun environment that encourages career development, Millennium Trust is the place for you!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications Lead is responsible for writing , editing and designing marketing and corporate communications. This role is accountable for executing multi-channel content marketing efforts to support business lines and corporate initiatives while increasing exposure for the firm. This role will report to the Vice President, Communications and will partner closely with marketing staff, external vendors, and other key business partners throughout the firm.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Edit, design and develop communications assets for various internal and external audiences, including PowerPoint presentations, infographics, videos, website content, blogs, public relations campaign content, sales collateral, social media, newsletters, etc.
• Coordinate with other teams within and beyond Marketing, including, but not limited to, Sales, Product, Human Resources, and Legal/Compliance to problem solve, obtain approvals and manage projects from start to completion
• Proactively identify and lead opportunities to advance the firm's thought leadership position and corporate reputation
• Lead marketing communication's consultative contributions within cross functional workgroup projects from start to completion
• Lead internal and executive communications programs and advance employee communications brand voice and visual consistency
• Communicate consistently and promptly with internal audiences the status and impact of external communications and campaigns
• Thoroughly proofread and edit communications, ensuring accuracy and consistency of brand messaging themes and brand visual guidelines.
• Maintain and update editorial calendars for external and internal audiences, and identify opportunities to expand our communications reach with key target audiences
• Track key performance indicators for communications to measure performance and meet goals
• Work with third party vendors to maintain ideal workflow
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 7-10 years of applicable experience with 1-3 years of applicable leadership experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong writing, editing and proofreading
• Strong writing and editing, graphic design, content strategy and development and project management skills are essential to the success of this role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; particularly, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and SharePoint
• Experience working with Salesforce, Hootsuite, Content Management Systems and Marketing Automation Tools
• Team player with the ability to bring creative energy, share thoughts and ideas, and possess a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Infrequent travel
  • Ability to provide personal transportation from time to time
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

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