Lead Communications Specialist (Flex Office/Home)

Position Compensation Range$95,000.00 - $156,000.00Pay Rate TypeSalaryCompensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location.The Lead Communications Specialist leads communication strategy and execution as it relates to American Family’s strategic priorities. You will work closely with executive leaders to provide expert counsel as well as content creation concepts that may be shared internally, externally, or both. You will be a thought leader and understands how to tailor communications and campaigns to targeted audiences, while also considering the environment in which content will be received. You will partner regularly with senior leaders and communications team members to plan, review and create relevant content in support of our enterprise strategic priorities. You will report to the Director, Communications.Job Description Primary Accountabilities• You will lead the development of the overall strategy and messaging as a member of the Communications division’s leadership team.• You will work collaboratively with and provides communications coaching for strategic leadership team members.• You will direct communications support for assigned senior leadership and executives, provides direct support to senior leaders on strategic issues.• You will respond to unexpected communication needs with calm and professionalism that produces results.• You will effectively represent the company as spokesperson, if needed.• You will define work plans to organize the communications, campaigns, projects or events into tasks; estimating time, budget and resources needed.• You will serve as a subject matter expert by providing advisement, coaching and feedback to fellow team members.• You will build and maintain relationships with key leaders, business partners, media, etc.• You may lead functional teams or projects and lead others to solve complex problems.Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements• Demonstrated experience coaching and advising senior executives, including on external/news media communications.• Demonstrated experience developing and managing communication and/or news media plans, identifying issues and risks that may impact strategies.• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication strategies, including those with external communications components.• Extensive knowledge and understanding of communication tools, including intranet, social media, video, etc.• Solid knowledge and understanding of change management principles and their application to communications to move audiences from current state to future state.In this flex office/home role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02110; Denver, CO 80112; Eden Prairie, MN 55343; Keene, NH 03431; St. Joseph, MO 64507; Phoenix, AZ 85034; Nashville, TN 37214Internal candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of location and will be considered based upon the needs of the role.We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.