Communications Specialist - IMA Financial Group
Newton, MA
About the Job
The Communications Specialist is responsible for brand management, collateral development, serving as a client resource for all client marketing and communications, content messaging, and assisting with IMA Boston events. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, highly organized, a self-starter, creative, exceptional project manager who is deadline driven, a multi-tasker and possesses a thirst for continuous process improvement. The ability to work independently, but also as part of a team is a must.
Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supports and demonstrates IMA's core values
- Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates.
- Creating and/or editing design and layout of client-facing projects, including, but not limited to: PowerPoint presentations, customized client materials, mailers, advertising, booklets, web graphics, and newsletters
- Assist client teams with creating benefit guides in Relayto. Act as a resource during fourth quarter to assist with spike in benefit guide requests
- Assist with RFP completion and attend prospect meetings to assist with securing of new sales as required
- Collaborating with the Employee Benefits Team and Marketing Team in producing design solutions that adhere to visual identity guidelines to meet the needs of both IMA and our clients
- Consistently delivering client ready, professional, high-quality design pieces
- Work collaboratively with and assisting fellow team members in both small and large scale initiatives in both print and digital formats
Required Experience and Skills include but are not limited to:
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva, Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel)
- Relayto experience a plus
- High level of comfort accepting and integrating feedback into projects
- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work independently
- High attention to detail and proactive thoughtfulness
- Strong understanding of layout and composition for print and digital design
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Marketing preferred
Competencies & Traits:
- Professionalism
- Self- Direction
- Able to manage projects from beginning through end with high attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Works well under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Why Join IMA?
We've built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we're big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington's Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce's Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.