Senior VP, Public Affairs & Communications

National Insurance Crime Bureau; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is hiring a Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications in Oak Brook, IL, to lead internal and external communications and brand strategy. The role reports to the President & CEO and requires guiding relationships with national media, member companies, and industry associations.

The position is hybrid with periodic in-person requirements. The VP will oversee messaging, branding, and campaigns, supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a communications-oriented major required.
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in a communications management position required.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/management responsibility required.
• Experience leading and producing large scale communication projects (national media tours, all-employee meetings, videos, podcasts, digital newsletters, annual reports).

Responsibilities

• Oversees development, production, and delivery of internal and external communications to NICB Board of Governors, members, media, employees, and partner organizations.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with key influencers, including national media, the organization’s member base, insurance industry associations, and other external constituencies.
• Develops and leads national public awareness campaigns that leverage media relations, social and digital media, and marketing tactics.
• Provides speech writing and presentation support to the President & CEO and other senior leaders.
• Maintains an internal communications program to regularly inform employees and members of important organizational developments.
• Oversees branding and marketing initiatives, including member prospecting and engagement campaigns, and alignment of NICB brand.
• Supervises direct reports and oversees budgeting, planning and staff hiring and development.
• Works with all departments to align public affairs communication strategies with organizational priorities.
• Oversees the NICB website intranet, and all social media channels.
• Directs the development and distribution of annual reports, newsletters, and other digital assets.
• Develops a public affairs spokesperson training program for NICB employees.

Skills

Media relations

Executive interaction

Budget management

Business writing

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is hiring a Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications in Oak Brook, IL, to lead internal and external communications and brand strategy. The role reports to the President & CEO and requires guiding relationships with national media, member companies, and industry associations.

The position is hybrid with periodic in-person requirements. The VP will oversee messaging, branding, and campaigns, supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with