Intermediate Communications Specialist

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Intermediate Communications Specialist supports Transamerica’s technology team by developing, coordinating, and executing internal communications that help employees understand business priorities, technology changes, organizational updates, and key initiatives. The role partners with stakeholders to clarify communication goals, audiences, timing, and measures of success, and creates clear, accessible content for newsletters, email, intranet and SharePoint sites, presentations, Teams, surveys, event materials, and other digital platforms. It also supports communication planning, leader and manager messaging, employee engagement, and measurement so communications are timely, accurate, inclusive, and easy to understand. The specialist consults with internal departments early in initiative planning, develops communication and stakeholder-engagement plans, and coordinates content and timing across initiatives and complex projects. The role researches topics, writes and edits employee and occasional external communications, maintains communication and branding standards, manages departmental Web and SharePoint content, works with vendors and creative partners, distributes communications, and measures employee understanding and communication effectiveness. Work is of moderate scope and complexity, performed with limited oversight, and may include recommendations for procedural changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related area of study, or equivalent education or experience.
At least 2 years of experience in communications or related experience.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and complete objectives.
Strong customer-service skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AP style.
HR experience.
Program or project management experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal departments early in initiative lifecycles to understand priorities, upcoming changes, and potential employee impacts, and provide communication consultation.
Translate business requirements into Web and SharePoint site content and structure; develop, configure, maintain, and oversee departmental site content.
Develop and implement communication and stakeholder-engagement plans, identify impacted audiences, and tailor messaging to support awareness, readiness, and adoption where appropriate.
Research subject matter and write, edit, and coordinate production of specialized and general employee communications, including feature articles, presentations, email messages, and event materials; prepare external communications as needed and secure necessary approvals.
Coordinate communication timing, sequencing, and contributions across initiatives and complex projects, using project-management skills to meet demanding goals and deadlines.
Maintain consistent messaging and storytelling across technology initiatives and uphold branding, grammar, voice, style, and production standards for print and electronic communications.
Work with program and service vendors, creative agency partners, and internal graphic designers; support copywriting, design, and production.
Distribute materials to employees and other audiences through traditional and digital channels, including email, newsletters, promotions, presentations, and articles; administer email and survey tools.
Establish feedback mechanisms and develop and apply measurement tools to gauge employee understanding, communication effectiveness, and results.
Apply fundamental concepts to assignments of moderate scope and complexity with limited oversight, recommend procedural changes, and perform varied work requiring some originality or ingenuity.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Bonus for eligible employees.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year, typically mirroring NYSE holidays.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
Paid parental leave of fifteen days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth or placement of an adopted or foster child.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-Up Care Program.
PTO for volunteer hours.
Employee Matching Gifts Program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and Diversity Programs.
Employee Recognition Program.
Referral bonus programs.