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About the Role:
The Vice President of Corporate Communications and Media Relations leads USI’s internal and external communication strategies to enhance brand visibility, engage employees, and support business goals. In this pivotal role, you will oversee employee communications, public relations, and media engagement, with a focus on innovation and alignment with company objectives.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and execute strategic communication initiatives for both internal and external audiences.
- Manage the weekly employee newsletter and support communications for HR, IT, Legal, Procurement, Sales, and other corporate functions.
- Shape and deliver high-impact messaging for CEO town halls, board presentations, and executive announcements.
- Partner with marketing to design multi-channel campaigns that advance brand positioning and align with corporate standards.
- Lead crisis communication planning and serve as the primary media liaison to protect and enhance USI’s reputation.
- Develop media strategies that position USI as an industry leader, including executive interviews, press releases, and proactive outreach. Track coverage using media monitoring tools.
- Oversee social media strategy across LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Manage industry rankings, award programs, and maintain communication guidelines to ensure consistency and excellence.
What We're Looking For:
- 10 years of leadership experience in corporate communications or public relations; insurance industry experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- Expertise in writing, editing, and delivering compelling presentations.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, high-impact projects.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain media relationships with a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365; experience with Marketo and Meltwater is preferred.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools for enhancing communication strategies.
Why USI?
With approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs.
Unrivaled Resources and Support
What truly distinguishes USI as a premier insurance brokerage and consulting firm is the USI ONE Advantage®, a game-changing value proposition that delivers to clients a robust set of risk management and benefit solutions with bottom-line financial impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the three key elements that set USI apart from the competition. Through USI ONE, we develop strategic, timely, and effective risk management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, and we demonstrate how the solutions can have a positive economic impact.
Industry-Leading Programs, Rewards, and Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, incentives, and benefits, USI recognizes associates through our Summit Awards program, rewarding excellence in those who build our brand each day. USI offers employee programs that recognize outstanding achievement and help our associates lead healthy, productive lives. We turn care into action with our award-winning wellness program, college scholarships for associates' children, and financial help in times of need.
Deep Community Engagement
We are committed to giving back to our local communities and supporting a culture of environmental sustainability. From sharing our time, talent, and resources to support local non-profit organizations, animal shelters, and environmental beautification and restoration projects – to partnering with eco-conscious vendors and taking steps to reduce our own environmental footprint – we’re working together as ONE to build a better future.
Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Our award-winning I’m With U diversity and inclusion program educates our associates to help them better understand and serve our clients, prospects, fellow team members, and local communities through curated education and training resources, employee support programs, and community outreach initiatives to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
Nationally Recognized as a Top Insurance Employer
- Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers eight consecutive years (2018-2025).
- Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance six years in a row (2020-2025).
- Named to Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list for the last two years (2024-2025).
- Certified as a Great Place To Work two years in a row (2024-2025).
Visit our Awards and Accolades page for a complete list of our latest industry awards and recognitions!
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.
Salary : $190,000 - $200,000