Corporate Communications Associate (Hybrid Birmingham)

Protective Life; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing rewards program

Job summary

Protective Life is seeking an Associate I, Corporate Communications based in Birmingham to develop and coordinate employee communications across intranet, newsletters and emails. You will translate complex information into clear, engaging content while supporting plans and channel execution.

The role requires strong writing, organization and collaboration, with 1–3 years in communications and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Hybrid schedule and cross-functional exposure offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in communications or related fields preferred.
• Strong writing and ability to tailor content for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and publish content for intranet, enterprise newsletters, digital signage and internal emails.
• Maintain editorial calendar and coordinate inputs, reviews, approvals and publication.
• Support announcements, campaigns, leadership communications and town hall content.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information and develop clear, audience-focused materials.
• Draft messages, FAQs, leader notes and presentations; track content performance.

Skills

Strong writing

Editorial coordination

Content management

Canva

Microsoft 365

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or related field

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Corporate Communications team leads enterprise, executive, employee, change, reputation, crisis and external communications for Protective. The Associate I, Corporate Communications primarily supports employee communications through content development, editorial coordination and channel execution. Working under the guidance of team members, this role supports the execution of communications plans and helps manage the channels and processes that keep employees informed and engaged.

This teammate is an excellent writer and highly organized project coordinator who can translate complex information into clear, engaging communications. The role provides opportunities to build experience across corporate communications disciplines while supporting defined assignments and serving as a key contributor to the team's day-to-day content and channel work.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and publish content for intranet (Indigo), enterprise newsletters, digital signage, employee emails and other internal channels
• Maintain the enterprise editorial calendar and coordinate content inputs, reviews, approvals and publication
• Support enterprise announcements, employee campaigns, leadership communications and All Company Town Hall content
• Partner with teams across the company to gather information and develop clear, audience-focused communications
• Draft supporting materials such as key messages, FAQs, leader notes, Indigo articles and presentations
• Track channel and content performance and support recurring communications reporting
• Provide content and project support for executive, change, reputation, crisis and external communications as assigned
• Contribute to team planning, cross-training and business continuity

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships
• Good judgment and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Curiosity, learning agility and willingness to work across communications disciplines

Knowledge/Experience/Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field required
• 1-3 years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or related experience preferred
• Strong writing skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with teammates, business partners and senior leaders
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with others and building strong working relationships
• Strong skills in Canva or another visual content creation platform preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Driven, proactive and goals-oriented
• Experience with intranet publishing, newsletters, content management systems or employee communications preferred
• Experience interpreting communications metrics and analytics preferred
• Financial services or insurance industry experience is a plus

Work Location and Schedule

This position is based in Birmingham, Alabama, and follows the Corporate Communications team’s hybrid schedule (3/2). Occasional work outside regular business hours or additional in-office presence may be required based on business needs.

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Employee Benefits:

• In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program.
• Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day).
• Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching.
• All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process. Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $52,500 to $65,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.

This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.