We are looking for a Communications Coordinator position to support the Annuity Modernization program.  This person will have responsibility to develop and distribute communications for our stakeholders as well as be an instrumental part of the program delivery team.  The ideal candidate will have proven communication skills (written, verbal, graphic/visual), a strong attention to detail and display a desire to grow and learn to support our business outcomes. 

This role is a compensation grade E3.

Job Description Summary

We have a great story to tell and are looking for great storytellers to help us inform, persuade and engage our internal and external audiences. Communicators at Nationwide are charged with narrating great stories that inspire people to take action. If you’re up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!

As a Senior Coordinator, you'll implement internal/external communication programs and tactics to support company and/or business unit objectives and initiatives. We'll count on you to coordinate communication plans working closely with the Manager.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Specializes in a communications area such as associate communications, internal/external information dissemination, and internal/external website content and may support a corporate or business unit team

• Develops and distributes communication tactics for a wide range of internal/external communication projects.

• Implements communication programs for assigned internal/external audiences.

• Prepares and disseminates information about/for the company and/or business unit through in-house publications, print, online, video or face-to-face tactics.

• Crafts basic communication plans, discussion guides and presentations with mentorship from the manager.

• Handles all matters with discretion and maintains confidentiality of all information.

• Performs need assessments, as directed, and evaluates possible solutions/alternatives.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager/Director, Communications. This is an individual contributor role.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in communications, journalism, advertising or related field preferred.

Experience: Typically, three or more years of related experience in a communications field, including participation in corporate communications projects, editing and writing communications, developing and executing communications projects.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Validated knowledge in communication techniques. Proven knowledge in advertising, public relations and/or sales/marketing communication concepts is preferred. For web positions, need to be familiar with online writing practices and understand internet/intranet as a communications vehicle. Ability to execute tactics involved in short- term communications projects using strong organizational and planning skills. Ability to research, plan and develop communications tactics in support of communication plans. Ability to influence creative service teams and management. Able to prepare and present verbal presentations and demonstrations translating policy and technical concepts to all types of audiences. Good verbal and written communication skills. May require bilingual skills i.e., English and Spanish. Must have high-level proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Not Eligible (Exempt)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Extended work hours may be necessary during periods of heavier volume of work.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some associates assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.