Communications Director

Voya Financial • Hartford, NY

14h • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Communications Director is a strategic leader within the Financial and Business Communications team, which delivers holistic internal and external communications in support of Voya's vision to clear paths to financial confidence and more fulfilling lives. As a trusted partner to senior executives — including leaders within the Workplace Solutions business and Technology function — the Director designs and executes communications plans that motivate stakeholders and help make Voya's differentiators and strategic progress known. This leader champions Voya's performance-driven and purpose-led culture, customer-obsessed mindset, and tech-enabled aspirations through their strategic counsel, communications deliverables, commitment to inclusivity and collaboration, and management of a small team.

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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees