Head of External Communications

Full Time
New York, NY
Posted
Job description
Who we are
Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.
About the role
As a Head of Media Relations and Chief Spokesperson for Corebridge Financial business, you will lead our global (US, UK, and Ireland) External Communications and Media Relations effort. You will craft and deliver proactive communications campaigns, drive awareness of brand, products and services, public policy positions, executive thought leadership, and general industry leadership by securing strategic press coverage in relevant national and industry publications and conferences. The executive in this role must possess superb strategic and consultative skills, a collaborative can-do mindset, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and implement. Reporting to the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Lead External Communications for the newly formed Corebridge Financial. Help establish external communications strategy for Corebridge and oversee its execution to support the unit’s business and policy goals.
  • Role will be responsible for financial communications for Corebridge, including financial press releases, supporting quarterly earnings, and developing executive external communications programs that supports our financial strategy.
  • The position is responsible for designing and delivering creative communications campaigns and narratives, driving awareness of L&R products and services within the assigned business unit by placing strategic oriented stories in relevant publications.
  • To be successful in this position, the executive in this role must possess superb strategic skills, a collaborative can-do mindset, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute.
  • Additional responsibilities include enhancing L&R’s social media presence and creating narratives that support business goals and building and maintaining relationships with key media.
  • You will develop programs to build Corebridge executives as thought leaders in their respective markets on appropriate social platforms, manage award submissions in conjunction with the businesses and corporate, and secure/manage executive speaking engagements.
  • The role includes responsibility for drafting press releases, public statements and pitching.
  • The role requires a communications leader with a strong track record of placing high-impact stories in national media, key regional newspapers, broadcast, and financial services industry trade publications across a wide spectrum of publications—individual retirement, annuities, group/plan sponsor, life insurance, asset management and institutional financial products.
  • We are also looking for a leader with proven track record of driving compelling narratives through social media platforms. The role is also responsible for leading and coordinating communication initiatives with external public relations agencies representing Corebridge businesses.
  • The position reports to the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Corebridge.
Specific Responsibilities
  • In partnership with Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, develop a comprehensive communications program and implement external public and media relations efforts
  • Collaborate with the leaders and the lead communicators for the Corebridge businesses in the development of a press strategy for Corebridge and its businesses (including written and electronic media outreach, crisis management and relationship development)
  • Assist in the development of PR plans for the Corebridge businesses and help position the executives who lead these businesses as industry thought leaders
  • Provide media prep/training to CEOs of the Corebridge businesses as needed and hands-on experience during any meetings with journalists
  • Draft/manage campaigns/releases/talking points for media interviews/media statements and all public relations initiatives
  • Research opportunities for positive press coverage and speaking opportunities, e.g., industry conferences, media conferences, etc.
  • Develop awards list in conjunction with the businesses, and drive process and demonstrate results.
  • Organize all materials related to public relations function (editorial calendars, media lists, press releases, reporter research, etc.)
  • Coordinate all targeted publication listings and rankings reports
  • Oversee the gathering of media and analyst coverage, analysis, and storage of clips and files as needed
  • Serve as a corporate spokesperson for Corebridge to the news media, along with the media relations team
  • Collaborate closely with the rest of the AIG Corporate Communications team, particularly media relations colleagues representing General Insurance
  • Contribute to enterprise-wide, corporate media relations initiatives
What we are looking for
  • 12+ years of corporate communications experience in a strategic advisory capacity, including 8-10 years of hands-on external communications and proven success advancing organizations’ goals and objectives through traditional and digital/social media channels.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism or related field, Master’s degree preferred
  • Must have direct Life & Retirement insurance industry experience (Financial Services/Retirement/Asset Management Industry), ideally along with public company expertise
  • Strong financial media relations expertise, and ability to drive financial narrative as we launch new publicly traded company
  • Agency background/experience preferred. Journalism background a significant plus.
  • Flexible work mentality, travel as needed, and willingness to be available nights/weekends in times of crisis as needed.
  • High-level contacts across media industry at major national and trade publications.
  • Proven track record of media generation with national publications (WSJ, NYT, FT, Washington Post, Bloomberg, Broadcast TV).
  • Must be a collaborative team player; consultative in nature and a confident decision-maker; role also requires a high level of self-motivation and ability to drive editorial/media generation process forward in a complex organization. Get things done.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to work continuously, effectively, and skillfully with senior executives across AIG
For positions based in New York City, the base salary range is $200,000 - $250,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
To learn more please visit:
www.corebridgefinancial.com
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to
candidatecare@aig.com
. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
At this time, Corebridge Financial does not require that individuals be vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter a Corebridge Financial office, except as required by applicable state or local regulations (such as vaccination requirements in New York).
Functional Area:
CM - Communications
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%
Relocation Provided: No
American General Life Insurance Company

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