Communications Specialist

Federated Insurance; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension / 401(k)

Volunteer time & gift matching

Job summary

Federated Insurance is seeking a Communications Specialist to generate compelling content and provide editorial expertise across a range of internal and external channels. You will help strategize, write, and distribute communications for employees, clients, prospects, and industry associations.

The role requires translating complex insurance and risk-management concepts into clear messages for diverse audiences, with an emphasis on quality writing and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or equivalent writing/advertising experience
• Minimum of two years of experience writing and editing content for publication (preferred)
• Strong written communication skills with excellent grammar and punctuation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of email marketing, SEO, and website content strategy
• Basic understanding of printing and publication processes
• Foundational knowledge of graphic design principles is a plus

Responsibilities

• Generate creative content, craft compelling stories, and provide editorial expertise across internal and external communication channels
• Help strategize, write, and distribute meaningful communications for employees, clients, prospects, and industry associations
• Translate technical insurance and risk-management concepts into clear, engaging messages tailored to diverse audiences

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Editorial writing

Content strategy

SEO

Email marketing

Graphic design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/English/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who is Federated Insurance?

At Federated Insurance, we do life‑changing work, focused on our clients’ success. For our employees, we provide tremendous opportunities for growth. Over 95% of them believe our company has an outstanding future. We make lives better, and we’re looking for employees who want to make a difference in others’ lives, all while enhancing their own.

Federated’s culture is grounded in our Four Cornerstones: Equity, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect. We strive to create a work environment that embodies our core principles and values. We value and respect individual differences, and we leverage those differences to achieve better results and outcomes for our clients, employees, and communities. Our top priority in recruitment and development of our next generation is to ensure we align ourselves with truly exceptional people who share these values.

What Will You Do?

As a Communications Specialist, you will generate creative content, craft compelling stories, and provide editorial expertise across a variety of internal and external communication channels. You will help strategize, write, and distribute meaningful communications for employees, clients, prospects, and industry associations. This role requires the ability to translate technical insurance and risk‑management concepts into clear, engaging messages tailored to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or equivalent writing/advertising experience
• Minimum of two years of experience writing and editing content for publication (preferred)
• Strong written communication skills with excellent grammar and punctuation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of email marketing, SEO, and website content strategy
• Basic understanding of printing and publication processes
• Foundational knowledge of graphic design principles is a plus

Candidates selected for an in‑person interview will be asked to complete a brief live writing exercise. You will choose from three simple, familiar topics that do not require research or advance preparation. The goal is to assess writing skill, not speed. We may also ask you to provide samples of your previous writing.

Pay Range is $72,900-$98,700. Pay may vary depending on job‑related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information can be discussed with a member of the Recruiting team.

What We Offer

We offer a wide variety of ways to support you as a whole, both professionally and personally. Our commitment to your growth includes opportunities for internal mobility and career development paths, inspiring excellence in performance and ensuring your professional journey thrives. Additionally, we offer exceptional benefits to nurture your personal life. We understand the importance of health and financial security, offering encompassing competitive compensation, enticing bonus programs, cost-effective health insurance, and robust pension and 401(k) offerings. To encourage community engagement, we provide paid volunteer time and offer opportunities for gift matching. Discover more about Federated and our comprehensive benefits package: Federated Benefits You.

Employment Practices

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Federated will not sponsor candidates for employment visa status, such as an H1‑B visa. Federated does not interview or hire students or recent graduates with J‑1 or F‑1 visas or similar temporary work authorization.

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