Assurant

External Communications Specialist

Assurant

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $56,200 - $94,100 per year

About the role

  • Identify and craft compelling stories that showcase Assurant’s market-leading innovation and customer focus
  • Develop and execute communications plans aligned with product and corporate strategy
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with media, analysts, and key stakeholders
  • Create press materials, statements, and messaging consistent with Assurant’s brand voice
  • Support executive thought leadership through events, podcasts, and high-impact channels
  • Collaborate across key partners to ensure consistent messaging and uncover story-worthy initiatives
  • Track and report on the impact of communications campaigns, providing actionable insights to inform strategy and measure success
  • Maintain resource and messaging library to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance
  • Contribute to a culture of agility and innovation by bringing new ideas that deliver measurable impact

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in external communications, media relations, or PR (agency or in-house), including relevant internship experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills with the ability to simplify complex information into clear, persuasive narratives
  • Experience developing media strategies, shaping messaging, creating compelling content and pitching stories
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
Benefits
  • 401K Match – Up to 6% dollar-for-dollar

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
external communicationsmedia relationspublic relationsmedia strategiescontent creationstory pitchingcommunications plansimpact trackingmessaging developmentnarrative simplification
Soft skills
interpersonal skillswritten communicationproject managementorganizational skillsattention to detailagilityinnovationrelationship buildingcollaborationstrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in JournalismBachelor’s degree in Public Relations