Associate - Corporate Communications

New York Life; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Life is seeking an Associate in Foundational Business Communications to join a junior-level, highly interactive team. You will develop writing, editing, and strategic communications skills while supporting senior leaders and enterprise communications efforts.

This FB Communications Associate role emphasizes collaboration across Corporate Communications, with opportunities to prepare presentations, emails, scripts, and internal content while tracking metrics to demonstrate impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field.
• 0-2 years communications experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to be clear and concise.

Responsibilities

• Support the FB Communications team in crafting and executing strategic communications plans, including preparing presentations, taking meeting notes, and maintaining a team calendar of deliverables.
• Support editorial and writing projects—including drafting executive emails and speaking points, video scripts, town hall presentations, social media posts, and intranet content.
• Gather, interpret, and visually prepare metrics to measure project impact using usage statistics and surveys.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter

MS Office

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

This position is hybrid - Tuesday - Thursday in the NY Office, Monday & Friday work from home.

Associate, Foundational Business Communications

Role Overview:

We are seeking an FB Communications Associate to join our team. This is a highly interactive junior-level position for a communications professional looking to hone writing/editing skills, learn how to develop and present strategic communications plans, and gain exposure to senior leaders.

This individual will support the FB Communications team, which serves the communications needs for the company's FB business as well as enterprise leadership communications.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the FB Communications team in crafting and executing strategic communications plans, including preparing presentations, taking meeting notes, and maintaining a team calendar of deliverables.
• Support various editorial and writing projects—including drafting executive emails and speaking points, video scripts, town hall presentations, social media posts, and career site and intranet content.
• Gather, interpret, and visually prepare metrics to ensure our communications projects deliver results; this includes collecting and analyzing usage statistics, post-meeting feedback, and other employee surveys and data.
• Learn about the FB business and develop relationships to understand how strategic communications play a role in engaging employees and achieving business goals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate Communications.
• Contribute to other special projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• 0-2 years communications experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to be clear and concise.
• Exemplary attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues across functions and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be both a self-starter and a team player; proactive and performance-driven in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to navigate and tFBive in a large, complex organization.
• Flexibility to manage changing requirements with short turnaround time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field.
• Hybrid environment: Office Tuesday Wednesday Thursday, working from home Mondays and Fridays.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $51,500-$68,000

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Company Overview

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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