Remote Corporate Communications Editor

Auto-Owners Insurance; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension plan

Bonus programs

Paid time off

Mentoring program

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Michigan is seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist (Assistant Editor) to join our marketing and communications team. After initial in-person training, you may enjoy flexible work-from-home time as defined by leadership.

You will edit and write company materials, collaborate on communications plans, and support media relations while upholding our style and brand across print and digital formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Previous journalism, editorial experience or other communications experience is preferred.
• Some communications experience within the insurance industry is preferred.
• Ability to manage projects from start to completion.
• Advanced writing skills including the use of proper spelling and grammar.
• Ability to communicate, in both oral and written formats, in a polite, clear, concise and accurate way.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to and then perform appropriate research and work with others in the department to edit and compose company/affiliate marketing, promotional, and informational material, in both print and electronic formats.
• Learn how to and then execute and assist in the development of communication plans, in conjunction with leadership and senior members of the team, for product launches, change management, crisis situations, or other situations where substantial, layered communication is needed.
• Proofread, edit, and revise various communications, providing meaningful feedback to the requester.
• Work with leadership to develop responses to media inquiries and route such responses for appropriate approval.
• Build relationships with associates within the marketing & sales division and around the company.
• Learn how to and then respond to, or route as appropriate, inquiries from the public website feedback email inbox.
• Write articles and other communications reflecting the viewpoint of the company/affiliates, using the appropriate writing style and word usage for the intended audience.
• Assist with researching, writing, and distributing press releases to the media and other publications.
• Seek out opportunities to learn from leadership and senior members of the department by offering assistance with new and different types of projects.
• Attend events, as needed, for photo opportunities and to gather information for article coverage.
• Learn how to and then interview associates, from all levels within the company/affiliates, to gather information for article composition and/or other communications.
• Maintain electronic files of publications and department materials.
• Update the corporate communications style guide with new changes or changed items as needed.
• Maintain punctual attendance according to an assigned work schedule at a company‑approved work location.
• Assist with other duties as assigned within the department or elsewhere upon request.

Skills

Editing

Journalism

Written communication

Project management

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Auto-Owners Insurance in Michigan is seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist (Assistant Editor) to join our marketing and communications team. After initial in-person training, you may enjoy flexible work-from-home time as defined by leadership.

You will edit and write company materials, collaborate on communications plans, and support media relations while upholding our style and brand across print and digital formats.