Marketing and Communications Associate (New York; Chicago; Alpharetta, GA; Vero Beach, FL; London; Zurich)
Our Marketing and Communications team serves as a strategic partner to the business, working with stakeholders to support external marketing and communications alongside internal communications/employee engagement on a global scale.
We are seeking an individual to support marketing and communications initiatives and projects across all business lines at AXIS, with responsibilities weighted significantly toward external efforts including traditional media, social media, email marketing and market-facing message development.
Responsibilities
The candidate will play a key role in advancing a range of global, integrated marketing and communications initiatives that support business objectives. This will include some or all the following activities:
Corporate Marketing & Communications
Write and/or edit a range of external and internal marketing and communications materials, such as articles, announcements, press releases, interviews and bylines, and social media posts with cross-department and cross-geography teams.
Research, track and assess relevant speaking, industry event, awards, and press opportunities; assist with executive briefings.
Manage record-keeping of AXIS marketing materials and assets in market.
Write, proof, and coordinate internal communication ahead of each external marketing campaign.
Contribute to overall corporate marketing and communications strategy development and planning.
Contribute to marketing and communications measurement program: via quarterly measurement report, track effectiveness of initiatives, present results and identify actionable insights.
Research marketing and communications activities of competitors and report internally quarterly.
Social Media
Write, proofread, and publish content to AXIS social media channels (LinkedIn and Twitter).
Track effectiveness and identify insights to help optimize the performance and engagement of social media content and pages.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications team members to continually enhance the implementation of the company’s social media strategy.
Actively monitor AXIS social media channels and competitor landscape.
Support internal social media training programs for colleagues.
Media Relations
Contribute to media relations strategy development, planning and execution.
Collaborate with agency partners to secure relevant proactive and reactive media opportunities in support of business priorities.
Develop and maintain media lists.
Research and assess media inquiries and proactively pitch reporters.
Help proactively and reactively assess media opportunities
Research and develop media talking points.
Compile media coverage reports.
Qualifications
Successfully performed many of the responsibilities listed above during past corporate communications and/or brand marketing experiences including internships
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, journalism, related fields or equivalent job experience
Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset
The ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, be flexible and manage multiple projects
A self-starter with high personal integrity
Experience in the (re)insurance/financial sectors and/or business acumen a plus
Interest and desire to learn graphic design, with knowledge and experience a plus
About AXIS
Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful. We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.