Communications Specialist

Sentry Insurance; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Dining on Us

Continuous learning

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

At Sentry Insurance, we’re looking for a seasoned communications professional to coach strategic leaders and provide direct communications support on high-impact initiatives. You will plan work streams, estimate resources, and advise teams on internal and external messaging.

You’ll partner with executives across departments to craft strategies, manage risks, and ensure consistent, effective communication during change. Wisconsin-based hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer driven solutions, support or service.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and advising senior leaders, including on external/news media communications.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing internal communication plans and strategies, identifying issues and risks that may impact strategies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication strategies, including those with external communications components.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with and provide communications coaching for strategic leadership team members.
• Direct communications support for assigned senior leadership, provides direct support to senior leaders on strategic issues.
• Respond to unexpected communication needs with calm and professionalism that produces results.
• Define work plans to organize the communications, campaigns, projects or events into tasks; estimating time, budget and resources needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by providing advisement, coaching and feedback to fellow team members.
• Build and maintain relationships with key leaders, business partners, internal departments, etc.

Skills

Communication coaching

Senior leadership support

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Media communications

Change management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Work collaboratively with and provide communications coaching for strategic leadership team members.
• Direct communications support for assigned senior leadership, provides direct support to senior leaders on strategic issues.
• Respond to unexpected communication needs with calm and professionalism that produces results.
• Define work plans to organize the communications, campaigns, projects or events into tasks; estimating time, budget and resources needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by providing advisement, coaching and feedback to fellow team members.
• Build and maintain relationships with key leaders, business partners, internal departments, etc.

What it Takes

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer driven solutions, support or service.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and advising senior leaders, including on external/news media communications.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing internal communication plans and strategies, identifying issues and risks that may impact strategies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication strategies, including those with external communications components.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of communication tools, including intranet, social media, video, etc.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of change management principles and their application to communications to move audiences from current state to future state.
• Strong organizational skills with consistent delivery on commitments.

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. We’re committed to supporting the whole you, which is why we offer a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Here is what you can look forward to as part of our team:

• Hybrid Flexibility:Enjoy the best of both worlds. With optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn. We provide the technology and tools you need for both your office and home workspace from day one.
• Dining on Us:Depending on your location, we may provide a stipend that can be used at our on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance to keep you fueled.
• Continuous Learning:Unlock your potential through Sentry University and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive Benefits:We support your whole self with group medical, dental, and vision insurance along with parental leave, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and wellness resources. Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA are available.
• Work-Life Balance:Enjoy your generous Paid Time Off allowance to rest and take advantage of paid Volunteer Time Off to support your community.
• Investing in Your Future:We’re committed to your long-term financial well-being. We offer a 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period, and those funds vest immediately.
• Giving Back:Through the Sentry Foundation, we’re proud to support the United Way and make a difference in our communities.

Why Join Sentry?

At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for the culture we’ve built, earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.

Building on a Legacy

Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years.

Your Career, Our Community

Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth.

Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.