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AIG Communications Manager in New York, New York
The Communications Manager for AIG is an integral member of the External Communications team. This colleague is responsible for driving media relations and supporting issues management and public relations activity on behalf of the company. This role reports to the Director, External Communications and consults across the global marketing, brand, and business teams. The successful candidate will have the ability to understand the role of media relations within the wider communications mix, and drive successful results aligned to business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Remain acutely attuned to news media coverage and trends globally and look one step ahead for scenario planning on proactive and reactive measures.
Be able to distill complex messaging into a compelling story or media pitch.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to help build and execute communications plans.
Craft compelling written messages including talking points, Q&As, scripts, briefs and other related content that will resonate across AIG’s global key stakeholders and external audiences.
Identify and build relationships with external stakeholders including, media, industry insurance organizations, vendor partners, and others as needed.
Oversee measurement and monitoring of media and recommend how to evolve communications strategies based on data and insights.
Attend and manage media on-site at industry events.
Amplify positive media coverage and AIG-related storytelling by partnering with teams across AIG’s owned digital channels (intranet, social media, AIG.com).
Remain up to date with emerging PR and media platforms and help inform the Communications team of best practices.
Qualifications:
3+ years of global communications experience. (Experience in the financial services or insurance sectors is a plus).
Experience working with trade, top-tier, broadcast and niche media.
Excellent project management skills with a high degree of focus on the details.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
A team player who is highly collaborative and willing to help where needed across teams and projects.
Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Strong business acumen and financial literacy.
Demonstrates excellent judgement and has an ownership mentality.
Calm under pressure and solution focused when unforeseen circumstances arise.
For positions based in NYC, the base salary range is $92,000 - $112,000. In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits a summary of which can be viewed here: AIG Benefits Overview (https://sprcdn-assets.sprinklr.com/248/0a780968-b61c-4521-b06e-ffe3eb552e83-228292781/New_Hire_Benefits_Overview_202.pdf)
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American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
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Functional Area:
CM - Communications
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel
Relocation Provided: No
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