Senior External Communications & PR Strategist

CNA Insurance; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

CNA Insurance seeks a Marketing Manager within External Communications to shape and protect CNA's reputation among brokers, customers and industry stakeholders. The role develops and executes integrated communications strategies that advance business objectives and elevate CNA's brand.

Working with business leaders, the role amplifies CNA's voice, manages media initiatives and provides communications counsel on proactive and sensitive issues. Strong business acumen and storytelling are essential.

Qualifications

• Commercial insurance industry experience required.
• Strong external communications, media relations and public relations skills.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to translate complex business topics into clear messaging.
• Experience developing strategic communications plans aligned with business objectives.
• Experience positioning organizations and leaders through thought leadership and speaking engagements.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across organizational levels.
• Proven project management and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted communications advisor, providing strategic counsel on messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Develops and executes external communications strategies supporting enterprise priorities.
• Manages media relations, executive visibility, and spokesperson preparation.
• Leads Awards & Recognition programs to elevate CNA's profile and thought leadership.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance CNA's visibility through thought leadership and speaking engagements.
• Collaborates with business leaders to create compelling content and messaging.
• Monitors issues and recommends communications strategies and response plans.
• Manages external agencies and projects to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Measures communications performance and uses insights to optimize programs.
• Collaborates across Marketing & Communications for a coordinated external approach.

Skills

External comms

Media relations

Writing & storytelling

Strategic comms planning

Thought leadership

Relationship building

Project management

Executive visibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

CNA Insurance seeks a Marketing Manager within External Communications to shape and protect CNA's reputation among brokers, customers and industry stakeholders. The role develops and executes integrated communications strategies that advance business objectives and elevate CNA's brand.

Working with business leaders, the role amplifies CNA's voice, manages media initiatives and provides communications counsel on proactive and sensitive issues. Strong business acumen and storytelling are essential.