Be a great place to work with MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, MissionSquare Retirement was founded to provide portable retirement benefits for city and county managers, enabling accumulated retirement assets to be transferred between employers. Today, MissionSquare Retirement serves more than 1.5 million participant accounts, and more than 9,000 retirement plans across the country. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare Retirement's Marketing Team.
The Corporate Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive, multi-channel communications strategy to drive awareness, business performance, organizational culture, and team member engagement among MissionSquare Retirement’s enterprise-wide stakeholders. This position seeks out subject matter experts to ensure that information is current, accurate, and properly coordinated with other strategic initiatives. This position also provides ongoing creative ideas to ensure company messaging is forward-looking and innovative.
Essential Functions for this role include:
Develop and execute multi-stage communication plans across a variety of channels and audiences
Provide well-written, researched, validated, clear, consistent business communications on a range of topics that span company announcements, leadership communication, meeting presentations, multimedia, scripts, key messages, and talking points
Primary administrator for the company intranet; manage, develop, and post content, work closely with content owners and service vendor to ensure channel provide maximum effectiveness.
Develop executive-level speeches, articles and reports related to company products, strategies, and developments
Research, write and/or take primary responsibility for the content and production of press releases, fact sheets, background materials, annual reports, investor kits and website content
Liaise with media, both proactively and reactively
Assist in managing the work of outside agencies (public relations)
Develop and use metrics to evaluate communications programs. Seek out and analyze employee feedback mechanisms and interpret data to recommend improvements and best practices
Partner closely with HR, business units and other enterprise stakeholders to develop internal messaging and communication plans to help drive results and advance their strategic priorities and initiatives
Participate in the development and launch of employee events and activities.
Partner with other members of the Corporate Communications, HR, and Marketing teams to reinforce MissionSquare’s corporate value proposition with internal and external audiences.
If you have the following credentials, we encourage you to apply:
Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in corporate communications. BA/BS in journalism or communications, or related field.
Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively address and engage all levels within the organization, and communicate and articulate clear, effective messages
Ability to drive innovative internal communication strategies that engage employees across multiple platforms (intranet, video, digital monitors and newsletters, event postings, presentations, etc.)
Experience with email communications and measurement systems, intranet platforms, content management systems, and other technologies designed to support internal communication strategies
Familiar with a variety of communication tools, technologies, and processes with a proven track record of managing an editorial calendar, project plans, and supporting the development of an editorial strategy for traditional and digital channels
Experience working with senior leadership and executives to provide communication counsel and act as trusted resource
Ability to oversee and execute multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively under the pressure of last-minute deadlines and changing priorities
Ability to work with confidential materials and engender trust among key constituents
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:
Competitive Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) package, including 401(k) Plan with matching contributions
Varied incentive plans
Flexible/Hybrid work schedules
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Professional and career development courses
Mentoring programs
Volunteerism program
As a company, MissionSquare Retirement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.
