Senior Associate - Foundational Business Communications

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

 

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

 

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities.  You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

 

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

This role will be a hybrid position, Tuesday - Thursday in the NY Office, Monday & Friday work from home.

 

Senior Associate, Foundational Business Communications (PF3)

 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Foundational Business (FB) Communications, to join our team. Reporting to FB Communications leadership, this individual will be responsible for developing and advancing a number of strategic internal and external communications initiatives for the company’s Foundational Business, with a particular focus on supporting executive communications and cross-team collaboration.

 

 

What You'll Do:

• As a member of the Foundational Business Communications team, serve as key contributor to support both internal and external communications deliverables for a diverse set of businesses and leaders.
• Support development of programs that advance corporate reputation and drive positive outcomes for New York Life’s FB leader; raise the overall profile of the FB strategy and major priorities among internal and external stakeholders, delivering both proactive and reactive support.
• Write and prepare a variety of important materials including leadership messages, press releases, intranet content, speaking points, video scripts, social media content, and presentations, as required.
• Help develop and expand measurement best practices, including gathering and interpreting metrics to ensure communications projects deliver results – this includes analyzing intranet usage statistics, preparing and delivering employee pulse-surveys, and helping to manage earned and social media metrics.
• Leverage feedback, best practices, and expertise to provide best-in-class communications support, including the testing, learning and onboarding of new GenAI capabilities and Continuous Improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate Communications, including Corporate Design, Editorial, Digital, Video/Meetings, Content Strategy, and Employee Social Engagement.

 

What You'll Bring:

• 5-7 years of corporate communications experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 company and/or communications agency.
• Collaborative team player with executive presence and experience participating in cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated track record of achievement, and excellence in a world-class organization.
• Ability to navigate a complex organization and operate within ambiguity is a must.
• Experience with change management and culture change initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent writing, listening, presentation and communications skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related field.
• Hybrid environment: Office