Location(s)

St. Louis, Missouri

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

TEAM SUMMARY:

Kemper proudly serves growing niche and underserved markets by providing appropriate and affordable insurance and financial solutions. This is enabled by a team of dynamic, innovative employees who act like owners and are continually driven by intellectual curiosity, analytical superiority, and being world-class operators.

Kemper Life has a talented Marketing and Communications team to support this strategic intent.  This role is a great opportunity for the right person who wants to be part of a dynamic growing company. We are looking for the person who can help us make a difference by best serving the needs of our customers. Come join us in Growing for LIFE.

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this role you will be reporting directly to the Director, Field Marketing and Communications to drive the successful design, creation and implementation of communication programs designed to meet the needs of a growth organization.

The ideal candidate has experience in managing and executing comprehensive, multi-channel communications strategies that drive adoption of business objectives by leveraging a variety of communication tools, technologies, and processes.  The candidate needs to be a strong collaborator, influential storyteller, and a trusted partner to key stakeholders across the organization. The role involves content creation tailored to reach multiple audiences.

Having successfully managed an editorial calendar, project plans, and supported the development of an editorial strategy for traditional and digital channels is important. This individual should possess business acumen, interpersonal and relationship-building skills as well as have experience in dealing with stakeholder at all levels across an organization.

LOCATION: This position will be in St. Louis (Hybrid schedule).

*Travel will be required as the business necessitates

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and execute multi-stage business communication programs to various audiences by leveraging a variety of communication channels in support of company goals, priorities and initiatives.
• Create well-written, validated, clear, and consistent business communications and collateral.
• Develop and manage editorial and campaign calendars.
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams on projects that require communications expertise.
• Provide creative ideas to ensure company messaging is forward-looking and innovative.
• Liaises across the company and businesses to support communication needs and achievement of business objectives. 
• Partner with other members of the Corporate Communications and Marketing teams to build literacy of Kemper’s businesses and strategies.
• Perform other creative duties as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BA/BS degree in journalism, communications, PR or related field
• 4 + years’ experience in Communications (internal, external or marketing), Public Relations, creative design and development, or similar experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and SharePoint
• Experience successfully developing, driving and managing innovative communication strategies leveraging a variety of media including, but not limited to internet, email, meeting/events, video, social media, SharePoint, text/SMS and newsletters,

• Experience with the management of digital communications and measurement systems, intranet platforms, content management systems, and other technologies designed to support internal communication strategies.
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity.
• This is a hybrid role with weekly reporting into our St. Louis, MO office location.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles.  Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.  

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