Vice President, Corporate Communications - ICMA-RC dba MissionSquare Retirement

Join a great place to work with MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, MissionSquare Retirement was founded to provide portable retirement benefits for city and county managers, enabling accumulated retirement assets to be transferred between employers. Today, MissionSquare Retirement serves more than 1.5 million participant accounts, and more than 9,000 retirement plans across the country. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare Retirement's Marketing team.

As the Vice President, Corporate Communications for MissionSquare Retirement, you will be reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer and joining a team of experienced, passionate marketing & communication professionals dedicated to serving our clients. You will lead our overall corporate communications program, with a focus on collaboration with the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Strategy Office, reputational management, press strategy, public remarks, and social media. This role will be the perfect fit for you if you are an experienced, highly motivated corporate communications professional who takes a creative and strategic approach to event marketing.

Essential Functions for this role include:

• Work with the CMO and CSO on corporate communications strategy and content that aligns with MissionSquare Retirement goals and objections.
• Oversees all internal and external corporate communications, including press releases, speeches, senior leadership presentations, and social media content.
• Oversees the strategy and execution of PR initiatives, driving positive media coverage and effective crisis and reputational management.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure the impact of communication efforts and make thoughtful, data-driven decisions. See data beyond impressions and reach, understanding the acquisition value of organic traffic.
• Develop and distribute on-going internal messages for executive leadership, including town halls, teammate updates, and leadership forums.
• Manage and mentor the corporate communications team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Travel and scheduling flexibility is a required aspect of the job

If you have the following skills, we encourage you to apply:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10+ years successful corporate communications experience within the financial services/retirement industry.
• Strategic Thinker/Ability to provide clearly articulate corporate messaging
• Proven leadership skills building and leading high performing organizations
• Strong experience and success in managing and negotiating with third-party vendors
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once, set priorities, lead communications team, problem solve, improvise, and function as part of a team that must perform under pressure
• Ability to influence those over whom there is no authority
• Digital acumen
• MS Office Suite

 To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Competitive Total Rewards (compensation and benefits) package, including 401(k) Plan with matching contributions
• Varied incentive plans
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedules
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional and career development courses
• Mentoring programs
• Volunteerism program 

 As a company, MissionSquare Retirement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected classifications under any applicable law.

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