Hybrid Communications Director

at Voya Financial

• Job title: Communications Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Strategic leader developing and executing communications strategies for Voya's Workplace Solutions. Partnering with senior executives to promote financial confidence and community access.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes integrated communications strategies that support Workplace Solutions businesses and Technology.
• Serves as a trusted advisor and communications counselor to business and functional executives, including product/service leaders and Chief Information Officer.
• Constructs and maintains an integrated strategic communications plan and calendar that is aligned with organizational priorities and addresses internal partners' diverse needs; oversees execution and reporting.
• Complements and closely collaborates with Marketing, Brand and Communications colleagues, including those focused on Retirement, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Digital, and Corporate communications; ensures brand consistency and alignment with other communications taking place.
• Conducts media relations (with all types of press), prepares and briefs leaders for media engagements, and serves as media contact and spokesperson for the company when needed.
• Devises and drafts proactive and reactive messaging for use with media, employees and other business stakeholder groups (including press releases, statements, Q&A, related internal content, social content); works with internal partners to ensure accuracy and conformance to legal and other requirements.
• Assists in the management of large internal meetings, such as employee town halls.
• Remains informed on peer communications landscape and communications best practices; proactively spearheads implementation of new communications approaches based on this knowledge.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 8-plus years of experience managing communications.
• Exceptional track record of developing and implementing successful communication strategies.
• Ability to independently manage large-scale projects/campaigns with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership, achievement, and excellence in a world-class organization.
• Proven experience partnering with senior business unit and technology leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience leveraging technology in support of communications.
• Seasoned strategic thinker with excellent writing, listening, presentation, and communications skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related field.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year