Internal Strategic Communications Consultant

Summary

Join Westfield Standard Lines as a strategic communications consultant to support the senior leadership team, focusing on the head of Standard Lines and direct reports. You will craft strategic messaging, develop executive communications, and ensure consistent brand voice. Responsibilities include developing communications plans, creating key messages, writing executive communications, managing multimedia content, and supporting the leadership team. The role requires 8+ years of experience in strategic communications, proven writing skills, and experience working with C-suite leaders. A strong understanding of the financial services or insurance industry is a plus. The position is remote, with a 15-25 hour/week commitment for a 4-6 month contract.

Requirements

• 8+ years in strategic communications, executive communications, or related role
• Proven experience writing in executive voice for various formats (speeches, internal communications, social media)
• Track record of developing strategic communications plans that align with business objectives
• Experience working directly with C-suite or senior leaders
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with ability to capture authentic executive voice
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate complex business information into clear messaging
• Excellent relationship-building skills to work effectively with senior leadership
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to understand business objectives and align communications accordingly
• Experience with LinkedIn content strategy and executive social media management

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the head of Standard Lines to develop and refine an annual communications plan
• Serve as the primary communications counsel, attending key meetings to stay informed of business priorities
• Create a library of key messages for various audiences and communication channels
• Develop strategic frameworks for consistent and impactful executive messaging
• Craft executive communications for quarterly employee updates in the authentic voice of leadership
• Develop short and long-form speeches and talking points for internal meetings and agency events
• Write scripts for video and podcast communications
• Draft content for LinkedIn and other potential social platforms to build executive presence
• Ensure all communications effectively reflect leadership's voice and priorities
• Coordinate with production partners on high-quality video communications
• Support the development of leadership podcasts and other multimedia content
• Help manage and grow the executive's LinkedIn presence to engage agents and industry professionals
• Collaborate with marketing and broader communications teams as needed
• Provide strategic messaging support to the three VPs who report to the head of Standard Lines
• Ensure consistency in messaging across the leadership team
• Help VPs develop effective communications for their respective business segments

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of financial services or insurance industry a plus