Senior Communications Specialist

Job Family

Internal / Employee Communications

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.

We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Communications Specialist plays a key role in fostering employee engagement, alignment, and culture across the organization through compelling messaging and management of internal channels. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic internal communication plans that support business objectives, enhance transparency, and promote a unified company voice. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role reports to the Director of Creative Services for Corporate Communications within Transamerica's Corporate Affairs organization.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Planning: Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive internal communications strategies that support organizational goals and enhance employee engagement. Partner with Communications and Public Relations colleagues on the development and execution of integrated communications plans to drive business growth.
• Content Creation: Partner with functional area and business SMEs to write, edit, and implement a variety of communication materials, including newsletters, emails, intranet content, presentations, and video scripts. Consistently adhere to brand voice and style standards and serve as a brand champion.
• Campaign & Platform Management: Plan and manage internal communication projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company objectives. Manage Office 365 communications platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Engage, Forms, etc.) and other team tools. Provide technical team support, training and vendor management as needed. Support and enhance communications processes and procedures.
• Leadership Communications: Support high-quality, impactful leadership communications through strategic guidance, message development, interviews and editorial support.
• Employee Engagement: Leveraging data and a multi-channel approach to help foster a culture of transparency and engagement. Enhance the end-to-end employee experience that cultivates pride in our brand and helps connect employees to our purpose, strategy and resources they need to help them live their best lives.
• Measurement and Feedback: Support Corporate Communications reporting by tracking and measuring the effectiveness of internal communication efforts and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaboration: Leverage a network of subject matter experts and partners to support content generation and ensure consistency and alignment in messaging across the organization as well as enable quick and effective problem-solving. Support complex, cross-functional projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related area of study, or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications or related experience.
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools including Teams, SharePoint, Engage, Forms, PowerPoint and Stream. Advanced excel skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels – including confidence in communicating directly with senior management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and complete objectives; strong customer service skills, ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. Proficient in AP style.
• Passionate about telling good stories.
• Ability to work independently and as part of team.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, concise and engaging messages.
• Experience in financial services (life insurance, retirement, investment) industry preferred.

Working Conditions

Hybrid office environment

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $75,000- $85,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach 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

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the

Aegon Transamerica Foundation

in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon

acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

• As of December 31, 2023