Individual Markets and Group Benefits External Communications Lead

Individual Markets and Group Benefits External Communications Lead

Position Summary

As the Individual Markets and Group Benefits External Communications Lead, you will develop and execute integrated communications strategies to support the objectives of Guardian’s two major lines of business. Reporting to the Head of External Communications, you will serve as an advisor to the business on communications-related issues and advance external visibility through media relations strategy, executive thought leadership, storytelling, planning, and execution. You will represent the businesses to prepare for and carry out issues and crises communications.

You are

A strong collaborator with experience supporting the development and execution of effective external communications that drives business impact and protects the company’s reputation. You are proactive and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, approaching challenges and opportunities with an end-to-end view of where you can provide value and influence outcomes. You’re motivated to stay on top of trends in communications and media and be a force for innovation in your own work and in the broader Enterprise Communications and Marketing unit. You possess integrity and desire to be part of a Purpose-driven team striving to make a difference for customers, colleagues, and communities.

You have

You will

Reporting Relationships

As our Individual Markets and Group Benefits External Communications Lead, you will report to our Head of External Communications who reports to our Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

Location

Hybrid- in office 2-3 days a week. The primary location for this position is New York, New York, or Holmdel, New Jersey.

Travel

10% travel required for this position

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Salary Range

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement and Financial

Time Off and Remote Work

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .