Communications Analyst

AFA American Fidelity Assurance Company; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Fidelity is seeking a Communications professional for a hybrid role focused on coordinating internal and external communications to enhance public visibility and understanding of our culture, products, and goals.

The role involves leading teams in planning employer-focused initiatives, coordinating company events and sponsorships, and supporting volunteer activities that reinforce American Fidelity as a Great Place to Work. Travel and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing or public relations.
• 3+ years of job-specific communications experience.
• Proficiency with PC Windows-based software, including Excel, Word and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn industry-specific software.
• Creative writing and strong grammar for various media.
• Knowledge of website, email and SMS creation and management software.
• Knowledge of media protocols.
• Willingness to travel.
• Flexible to work extended or irregular hours.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in coordinating internal and external communications and Colleague Relations efforts designed to improve AF’s public visibility and Colleague, community, and Customer understanding of the Company’s culture, products, services and goals.
• Lead or serve on teams designed to enhance and support AF’s Employer of Choice Initiative including the planning and implementation of Company and community events and sponsorships like Colleague annual meetings, Bring Your Kids to Work Day, Company-wide and recognition events, volunteer activities and other Employer of Choice related events and programs.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Marketing

Writing

Data analytics

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

CMS / website management tools

Job description

This is a hybrid position.

• Lead or assist in coordinating internal and external communications and Colleague Relations efforts designed to improve AF’s public visibility and Colleague, community, and Customer understanding of the Company’s culture, products, services and goals.
• Lead or serve on teams designed to enhance and support AF’s Employer of Choice Initiative including the planning and implementation of Company and community events and sponsorships like Colleague annual meetings, Bring Your Kids to Work Day, Company-wide and recognition events, volunteer activities and other Employer of Choice related events and programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing 3-5 years experience;
• 3 years need to be job-specific Communications, marketing, public relations or related field with a strong background in written communication and interpretive skills
• Proficiency with PC Windows-based software, including Excel, Word and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and interpretation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to learn and implement industry-specific software
• Creative and effective writing and grammar skills suited for a variety of media
• Knowledge of website, email and SMS creation and management software
• Knowledge of media protocols
• Good working knowledge of printing and graphics processes
• Willingness to do some travelling at various times throughout the year
• Willingness to work extended or flexible hours, other than the set times of 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m
• Have a basic knowledge of data analytics
• Flexible to meet Colleague or Customer’s daily needs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to think long-term and plan long-range goals
• Operate well in team environment
• Ability to work independently and foster new ideas

About American Fidelity

American Fidelity is a certified Great Place to Work for All! No matter where you work in the organization, you have a chance to make a difference. Our culture focuses on helping Colleagues to be their best! We work hard to make a difference to our Customers and community, focus on teamwork and collaboration and always offer a different perspective - a different opinion. We want to meet you! American Fidelity specializes in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services. We’re focused on offering a different opinion to our Customers – making things easier for them by providing benefits administration and education. For our policyholders, we help provide financial security through our benefit offerings, which provide coverage for some of life’s worst events – cancer, accidents, critical illnesses, death and more – and for some of life’s best – childbirth, retirement and more.